Water cost comparisons
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[…] The evidence shows that, adjusting for inflation and considering the actual average monthly consumption, residential water bills in Apple Valley — including surcharges and other monthly charges — have decreased by 6.8% from 2009 through 2019. (Exh. 976.) Dr. Hanemann’s conclusion that Apple Valley customers will face higher water bills under Town ownership was more compelling and the Court accepts it. […] |
| Water Provider | Billed | True cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company | $71.05 | $71.05 |
| Golden State Water Company | $76.62 | $76.62 |
| City of Hesperia | $47.48 | $78.38 |
| City of Victorville | $46.90 | $78.79 |
| City of Adelanto | $66.90 | $113.37 |
| Water provider | Rate per unit of water |
|---|---|
| Golden State Water Company | 4.32 |
| Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company | 3.94 |
| Victorville Water District | 2.65 |
| Hesperia Water District | 2.55 |
A key factor that contributes to the differences in costs among the water utilities is the inherent difference between private and public water utilities. For example, the two private water utilities incur costs that the public utilities do not, such as income and property taxes. Public utilities, on the other hand, receive revenues from additional sources, such as property taxes. |
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| Water provider | Rate per unit of water |
|---|---|
| Golden State Water Company | 4.56 |
| Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company | 4.15 |
| Victorville Water District | 2.65 |
| Hesperia Water District | 2.65 |
A key factor that contributes to the differences in costs among the water utilities is the inherent difference between private and public water utilities. For example, the two private water utilities incur costs that the public utilities do not, such as income and property taxes. Public utilities, on the other hand, receive revenues from additional sources, such as property taxes. |
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| Water provider | Rate per unit of water |
|---|---|
| Golden State Water Company | 4.82 |
| Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company | 4.79 |
| Victorville Water District | 2.65 |
| Hesperia Water District | 2.65 |
A key factor that contributes to the differences in costs among the water utilities is the inherent difference between private and public water utilities. For example, the two private water utilities incur costs that the public utilities do not, such as income and property taxes. Public utilities, on the other hand, receive revenues from additional sources, such as property taxes. |
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| Water Provider | Billed | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company | $62.05 | $62.05 |
| Golden State Water Company | $62.01 | $62.01 |
| City of Victorville | $40.64 | $93.27 |
| City of Hesperia | $33.29 | $70.23 |
| Water Provider | Minimum monthly service charge | Water usage charge for 10 CCF | Water usage charge for 17 CCF | Water usage charge for 28 CCF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVRWC | 22.84 | 24.80 | 49.43 | 86.80 |
| Hesperia | 19.63 | 9.00 | 19.85 | 36.90 |
| Victorville | 17.50 | 14.70 | 24.99 | 41.16 |
| GSW | 16.15 | 31.15 | 49.06 | 97.99 |