Phoenix adjusts retail water rates after MWC hike
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Description
Phoenix continues its wholesale water supply arrangement with Medford Water Commission, which raised partner city rates effective March 1, 2026. In response, Phoenix adopted Resolution 1164 to increase its retail water rates by 4% effective July 1, 2026 to address an estimated $90,000 funding gap.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
Approximately $296,226 estimated FY 2026-27 water purchases (increase of about $86,481 over prior year)
Vendor
MEDFORD WATER COMMISSION
Agency
City of Phoenix, OR
Contract Type
UTILITIES
Document Date
May 18, 2026
Contract Term
Ongoing wholesale water supply; new rates effective March 1, 2026; City retail rate increase effective July 1, 2026
Renewal Info
Wholesale supply relationship with Medford Water Commission is ongoing under Schedule 6 Partner Cities rates, updated by MWC’s 2025 Cost of Service Study and effective March 1, 2026.
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