Downey council adopts water-rate increase to fund planned $127 million PFAS treatment plant The Downey City Council unanimously adopted a resolution raising water rates effective 01/14/2026 to fund capital work including a roughly $127 million PFAS treatment plant; staff said the increase keeps Downey among the region's lowest water rates, while residents urged relief for fixed-income households.

Downey City Council has approved a water rate increase to fund a crucial $127 million PFAS treatment plant, but residents are concerned about the impact on fixed-income households.

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