To ensure the continued operation of Glendale’s water and sewer systems, it is crucial to effectively address inflationary impacts, the ongoing drought, and to continue rehabilitating our aging infrastructure through capital improvement projects. Over the next five years, we plan to allocate approximately $418 million for essential infrastructure upgrades. These enhancements will strengthen the reliability of our water and sewer systems.

The Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds forecast reveals that further financial measures are necessary to meet financial targets at or above the minimum levels set by Council policy. A financial analysis showed rate increases are required for water and wastewater funds to continue to provide uninterrupted services and pay for the cost of raw water, ongoing operations, infrastructure maintenance, improvements, equipment and regulatory compliance. View the Financial Plan and Rate Study by clicking here.

On June 24, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing to review proposed changes to water, sewer, urban irrigation user rates, and stormwater fees.

Following the hearing, Council adopted Resolution No. R25-73 approving adjustments to the water and sewer user rates, effective for bills issued on or after October 1, 2025, with additional rate changes scheduled annually each January from 2027 through 2030.

Urban irrigation user rates were also updated, with new rates taking effect on January 1, 2026, and again on January 1, 2027.

Additionally, Council adopted Ordinance No. O25-34, which amends City Code provisions related to monthly fees for the operation of the Storm Water Programs and establishes October 1, 2025, as the effective date for the initial fees, with additional rate adjustments scheduled annually each January from 2027 through 2030.

Access the approved rates and fees by clicking here.