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This California community's water will be shut off if it doesn't approve a stunning 300% rate hike by Monday (www.yahoo.com)

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It was supposed to be a golfer’s paradise.

Now, with a do-or-die deadline to approve a massive 300% water rate hike or face going completely dry, the Central California community of Diablo Grande is at a crossroads.

Now you can add water woes to the list of issues facing Diablo Grande. The community’s residents must approve a jaw-dropping water rate increase from $145 to $569 monthly — nearly a 300% jump — or watch their taps run dry on June 30.

Residents took over management of the water service in 2020, along with its mountain of debt. They face a June 30 deadline to approve the rate hike; otherwise, the agency says, water service to the development will be shut off.

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[–] zakobjoa@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It's literally called Diablo Grande. Do you think water is supposed to go there?!

[–] oo1 4 points 1 day ago

Getting strong "Sudden Valley" vibes here.

[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Seems like a great place for a golf course.