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South Coast Water District Operating & Capital Budget 2026-27

District Budgets $8.1M for MWDOC Imported Water

$8.1 million (fixed and variable water purchases, FY 2027)South Coast Water DistrictMUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTYJune 23, 2026

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Description

South Coast Water District will purchase approximately 4,540 AF of imported water from MWDOC in FY 2027 for an estimated $8.1 million, covering both volumetric and fixed capacity charges. These purchases support the District’s potable water demands under rate structures approved by MET and passed through by MWDOC.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$8.1 million (fixed and variable water purchases, FY 2027)

Vendor

MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY

Agency

South Coast Water District, CA

Contract Type

UTILITIES

Document Date

June 23, 2026

Contract Term

Volumetric charges: $1,528/AF from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 and $1,420/AF from January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027; fixed charges for FY 2027

Renewal Info

Wholesale water purchases continue annually under MWDOC/MET rate schedules; volumetric rates reset on a calendar-year basis and fixed capacity charges include new cost allocation components effective January 1, 2027.

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