DOWNEY PROPOSED WATER RATES: WHAT's REALLY GOING ON?

Hi neighbors —

I built this site because many of us received the City of Downey's rate increase notice and honestly… it’s confusing. Most people just want to know “How much is my bill going to go up?” and the mailer didn’t make that easy to calculate.

I’m just a regular Downey resident, not part of the City. I made this calculator so single-family homeowners can all compare — quickly and clearly — how the proposed water rates will affect our homes and families through 2030.

We all deserve transparency. We all deserve clarity. And we all deserve enough time to understand the changes before the public hearing on January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm so we can protest.

1) CALCULATE: SEE EXACTLY HOW MUCH MORE YOU'D Pay in 2026 Based on your last bill

Enter your water usage for your single-family home from your most recent water bill into the calculator and instantly see how much more you might pay next year in 2026 under the proposed increases. This tool is here so Downey residents in single-family homes can make informed decisions. No jargon, no guesswork, just clear numbers that show the real impact on your household.

2) COMPARE: UNDERSTAND how the rate Proposal Adds up Over the next 5 years

That was just one bill! See how the proposed rates could affect your bills over the next 5 years using the Cost Impact Estimator below.

3) PROTEST: MAKE YOUR VOICE COUNT - THE RIGHT Way

To legally challenge the proposed rate increases, you MUST submit a written objection that clearly states your specific reasons for alleging non-compliance.

Below you'll find a form which will generate a ready-to-use protest letter you can customize, including clear instructions on where and how to submit it.

Every written protest matters — and submitting one is the only way to make sure your objection is officially counted in advance of the public hearing scheduled for January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm. Showing up at the hearing and giving oral comments will NOT be counted as a valid protest UNLESS you also turn in a written objection.

We can make sure the city hears us loud and clear.

About me

Hey there ! I’m a Downey resident like you. I’ve never made a website before, but I care about our community and figured why not try? When I saw how confusing the water rate notice was, I wanted a simple way for all of us to understand what it really means for our homes and our wallets.

I’m not a tech person or a city expert. I'm just someone who loves this neighborhood and wants to make sure we all have the information we deserve. Thanks for stopping by… and thanks for caring about Downey too. ✌🏽

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