We have been proudly serving the community for over 85 years. Operating since 1939, YOUR wastewater treatment plant is one of the most innovative plants in the East Bay. As a publicly owned utility, we are committed to delivering high-quality service and maintaining infrastructure, while keeping rates low. We recently developed a Capital Improvement Plan to inform our Sewer Rate Study, both of which can be found at www.sanleandro.org/sewer2025. In order to continue in our mission of protecting public health and the environment, we are proposing an increase in rates, allowing us to keep up with increased operational costs, comply with stricter environmental regulations, and maintain publicly owned sewer infrastructure including:
Upgrade the Plant to reduce nutrients in water
being discharged that can harm the Bay
Protect the Environment
Early adopters of Turbo Blower
technology, reducing electricity load
Installed a 1-megawatt solar array to
reduce electricity cost
Sustainably Manage Financial Resources
Respond to increased operational costs
due to increased rates for electricity,
chemicals, and biosolids disposal
Safeguard Public Health
Replace aging infrastructure including sewer
pipes and plant structures to ensure safe and
reliable use of system and prevent overflows
2017 Plant upgrade replaced end of
service life equipment with modern
processes and equipment
Looking Back
https://www.sanleandro.org/wpcp 510-577-3434
In order to be counted as a valid protest against the proposed rate increase, your letter must include the Assessor's Parcel Number (on mailing label), the property address, and an authorized signature, and be delivered as outlined above. Only one protest is allowed per property.
Although oral comments at the public hearing will not qualify as a formal protest unless accompanied by a written protest, the City welcomes input from the community during the public hearing on the proposed sewer rates.
To learn more about what we do, visit: Contact Us:
In accordance with Proposition 218 (Article XIIID of the California Constitution), this notice about the proposed rate increase is being sent to all property owners served by the City of San Leandro Water Pollution Control Plant. If more than 50% of property owners submit a written protest to the City during the 45-day protest period that runs from March 21, 2025 to May 5, 2025, the City cannot raise rates. If fewer than 50% of property owners submit a written protest within that timeframe, the City has the discretion to consider raising sewer/wastewater treatment services up to the amounts shown in this notice. The proposed rates, if adopted, would be effective after July 1, 2025; all increases shown would be effective as of July 1 of 2025 and each subsequent year until 2029. The rates cannot be raised again without another written notice to property owners and a Public Hearing.
Under California Government Code section 53759, there is a 120-day statute of limitations for challenging any new, increased, or extended fee or charge. This statute of limitations applies to the sewer service rates and charges proposed in this notice. It also applies to future changes to sewer rates and charges.
If you do not agree with the proposed rate increase, you must submit a written protest letter and may deliver it in one of three ways:
Mail it to the San Leandro City Clerk, Wastewater Rates, 835 E. 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94577. It must arrive by 3 p.m., May 5th, 2025
1. Hand deliver to the San Leandro City Clerk at 835 E. 14th Street, Room 205, San Leandro CA 94577, by 3 p.m., May 5th, 2025
2. 3.Bring your letter below to:
City Council Public Hearing
7 p.m. May 5, 2025
Council Chambers San Leandro City Hall
835 E. 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94577
Water Pollution Control Plant
Looking Ahead
125 miles of sewer
pipelines
12 Lift Stations
One Treatment
Plant
Non-Residential: Proposed Monthly Maximum Rates for the City of San Leandro Description
Current
Rates
Beginning
7/1/2025
Beginning
7/1/2026
Beginning
7/1/2027
Beginning
7/1/2028
Beginning
7/1/2029
Commercial, Volumetric Rates per 100 Cubic Feet
Low Strength $4.91 $5.42 $5.91 $6.44 $7.02 $7.65
Medium Strength $5.51 $6.17 $6.73 $7.34 $8.00 $8.72
High Stength $10.03-12.47 $11.41 $12.44 $13.56 $14.78 $16.11 Industrial, Other Large Users, Volumetric Rates
Volume, $ per Million Gallons $4,766 $5,305 $5,782 $6,302 $6,869 $7,487 BOD, $ per Thousand Pounds $659 $736 $802 $874 $953 $1,039 SS, $ per Thousand Pounds $1,142 $1,263 $1,377 $1,501 $1,636 $1,783 Account Charges
Each Account, $ per month $9.65 $10.71 $11.67 $12.72 $13.86 $15.11 Residential: Proposed Monthly Maximum Rates for the City of San Leandro, Fixed Rate Per Unit Description
Current
Rates
Beginning
7/1/2025
Beginning
7/1/2026
Beginning
7/1/2027
Beginning
7/1/2028
Beginning
7/1/2029
Single family $53.20 $57.12 $62.26 $67.89 $73.97 $80.63 Multi family $37.40 $42.19 $45.99 $50.13 $54.64 $59.56
Accessory Dwelling $37.40 $42.19 $45.99 $50.13 $54.64 $59.56
PROPOSED SEWER RATE
PUBLIC HEARING MAY 5, 2025
The City of San Leandro is considering raising rates for sewer/wastewater treatment services, up to the amounts listed on tables in this notice.
The San Leandro Water Pollution Control Division operates and maintains sewer lines and the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Plant). The Plant has been serving the community since 1939, making it one of the oldest plants in the Bay Area.
We clean about 1.8 billion gallons of wastewater a year before sending it to the San Francisco Bay. The Plant removes about twice as many pollutants as most other plants its size.
Residential Rates
The rates are proposed to rise incrementally over five years, after which they may not be raised without another written notice and Public Hearing.
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Large Users
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