Nipomo Will Increase Water Rates Despite Community Protest

Nipomo Will Increase Water Rates Despite Community Protest

NIPOMO, Calif. (KEYT) - Nipomo residents attended a public hearing today, to voice their opposition to significant water rate increases over the next three years. The vote passed. The Nipomo Community Services District says water rate increases are needed to pay for system maintenance, technological upgrades and inflation. “I have a son who goes to high school in Nipomo,” says resident Angel Ramirez. “And he's come to me asking, hey, this person…