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Sewer fees are going up this month. Here's what you need to know

The entrance to the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant has a sign that has the name. A security guard can be seen in the background.
The Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant is one of the city facilities that would see upgrades paid for by increases in sewer fees.
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Starting this month, the cost of residential sewer service in L.A. will go up 22% to pay for repairs and upgrades to an aging wastewater system.

What my bill might look like: A typical single-family household is charged $75.40 every two months, but that will jump to $92 under a rate schedule recently approved by the mayor and city council and effective Oct.19.

Why now: The city has not raised sewer fees since 2020 because of the pandemic. The sanitation bureau said that it needs more funds to upgrade and repair L.A.’s 6,700-mile sewer system and the four plants where wastewater is processed.

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How much will the increase will generate: Mayor Karen Bass's office projects nearly $115 million will be raised this upcoming fiscal year.

Financial aid: Income-eligible households can get help with the higher charges through the city’s EZ-SAVE Program. A family of four making about $62,000 would qualify.

What's next: Six more increases are planned through 2028. The typical bill by that time is projected to be $155.

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