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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cerritos public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Potential sale of the city water system
The state-required five-year water plan was adopted; it finds the city's water supply is sufficient through 2050 even in dry years. A resident raised concerns that Level 3 drought rates (1.5x billing above 30 units) would burden residents now that water rates have risen.
Aging water wells force $1.7M in imported water purchases
The city's 40-50 year old wells, pipes, and pump stations are wearing out. The C-4 well failed in October and a $643,000 repair starts in late January, taking about four months, during which the city must buy pricier imported water.
Emergency recycled water pump station repairs
The city will be reimbursed $4.67 million by the Sanitation District for emergency electrical repairs at the Los Coyotes pump station, plus budget amendments for reclaimed water costs and a damaged line at Gridley Park.