WATER RATES
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Board Adopts Water Rate Schedule
On November 27, 2023, the Board of Directors for the Honolulu Board of Water Supply adopted Resolution No. 976, 2023, adopting the proposed schedule of rates and charges for the furnishing of water and water service for Fiscal Years 2024 to 2029. The rate changes are scheduled to go into effect as of February 1, 2024.
Water Rate Schedule | Water System Facilities Charge | FAQ
Update on Water Rates and Charges (11:13)
Updated: 12/26/2023Quick Links:
- Frequently Asked Questions (as of 01/30/2024)
- BWS Water Rate Study (02/2024)
- Water Rates Informational Handout (as of 04/04/2024)
Public Outreach (July 2023 to November 2023)
In July 2023, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply began sharing the draft proposed water rate schedule for residential, non-residential, and agricultural development throughout the community. Public comment was accepted in-person at various community and public meetings, as well as by mail, phone and online through November 28, 2023. Three community meetings were held in August 2023. Recordings of these meetings aired on ʻOlelo Community Television and are available in the video player below.
Related Links
- BWS Board of Directors Meetings (see video player for October 23, 2023 & November 27, 2023)
- Q&A from Public Meetings Hosted by Elected Officials (September 2023)
- Q&A from Neighborhood Board Meetings (July 2023 to October 2023)
- Q&A from Community Information Meetings (August 2023)
Updated: 11/27/2023