Proposed Water and Sanitation Rate Adjustments
Summary
SCH Number
2026050941
Public Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Proposed Water and Sanitation Rate Adjustments
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/22/2026
Document Description
The establishment/adjustment of water and sanitation utility rates, fees, and charges for San Bernardino County. The proposed rate adjustments are necessary to meet operating expenses, maintain existing utility infrastructure, fund necessary maintenance, and comply with state and federal water and wastewater mandates. The adjustments apply to all customers within the agency’s service area to ensure the continued safe and reliable provision of water and sanitation services.
Contact Information
Name
Noel Mondragon
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works - Special Districts
Job Title
Project Management Division Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Hesperia, Highland, Loma Linda, Montclair, Needles, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Twentynine Palms, Upland, Victorville, Yucaipa, Yucca Valley
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Countywide, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
San Bernardino County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15273 (a)(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed rate adjustment is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15273. The rates are strictly established to meet operating expenses, purchase or lease necessary supplies, obtain funds for capital improvements necessary to maintain service, and maintain reasonable financial reserves. The project does not involve the expansion of any public utility use or capacity.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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