The Eastern Municipal Water District has approved a series of cost-of-service studies that will guide future water, sewer, recycled water and infrastructure-related rates.The EMWD board voted 5–0 on Jan. 21 to approve a $464,440 contract with NewGen Strategies & Solutions, LLC, and a $95,000 contract with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC. NewGen will conduct the technical studies, while Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley will provide legal review to ensure compliance with state law.The studies will analyze costs and rate structures for potable water, sewer service, recycled water, capacity fees, and the Phase I Facilities Agreement related to groundwater recharge. The work is intended to ensure rates are legally compliant, equitable among customer classes, and suffici
