http://westvalleyview.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=40314

Bad economy, makes it easier to ask everyone to pay more.

I have an idea lets build a facility that reclaims water from the Co River and then we can add fees and taxes to everyone who might benefit from its usage. What was wrong with the way it has been for the last 10 years? Was Arizona American Water Co not making enough money or did they just find a clever way to reach into our pockets a little deeper and grab a little more by asking ACC to approve this?  

So an 84% increase in your water bill is no big deal, people should be outraged.    I guess when you tell the average citizen that it "Only" increases your bill by $24.63 a month (based on 7,000 gallons) no one barks at the idea.   84% of 29.33 is 24.6372 add those two together and you come up with 53.9672.

I have an even better idea lets tax the air that these people are breathing because they surely are not on the same playing field as every other American is.  In a bad economy you do not ask people for 84% more money unless you are providing an invaluable service, keep in mind though that the residents are getting so called fresh groundwater at a pretty discounted rate compared to city water in surrounding areas.

Arizona American Water, a subsidiary of New Jersey-based American Water......Oh okay I got it now

That's wonderful.

I pay way too much for water as it is.

Thanks for posting this, I had not heard anything about it.