What types of programs will be funded through the new rates and connection charges?


  • Water main replacements and improvements for water quality, and reliability.
  • Fire flow improvements including new reservoirs and improvements to existing reservoirs.
  • Two new pressure zones to increase or decrease water pressure at tap.
  • Improvements to the City’s sources of supply.
  • Implementation of storm water programs to meet new state requirements for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Phase II Permit.
  • Installation of storm drainage systems to meet new state requirements.
  • Historic Snoqualmie water and sewer main replacement and storm water improvements.
  • Significant improvements to wastewater treatment facility including a new generator, solids handling facilities, and other treatment components.
  • 24/7 wastewater operations to protect water quality and public health while sustaining a healthy environment.
  • Reconstruction and upgrades to lift stations that deliver wastewater from neighborhoods to the wastewater treatment facility.

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1. Why are rate increases and connection charges needed?
2. What types of programs will be funded through the new rates and connection charges?
3. What do utility rate increases fund?
4. What are connection charges?
5. What do connection charges fund?
6. How do Snoqualmie’s rates compare to other nearby cities?