After more than a decade of holding water and wastewater rates steady, the city of Buckeye is reviewing its utility rates to ensure the continued delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable service.

Rising costs for operations, materials and water supplies have made it increasingly difficult to maintain existing rates without impacting system quality and reliability. To guide this important effort, Buckeye City Council has established the 2025 Citizen Water and Wastewater Rates Committee (WRC), a group of Buckeye residents working alongside city staff to review data, evaluate rate structures and provide transparent, community-based recommendations to the City Council.

Residents are encouraged to learn more, ask questions and share feedback at one of three public meetings this November, where the committee and city staff will present their findings and recommendations:

• Nov. 3, 6 – 8 p.m. | Sun City Festival Fire Station 704 | 27360 W. Wagner Complex Dr
• Nov. 5, 6 – 8 p.m. | Buckeye City Hall Council Chambers | 530 E. Monroe Ave
• Nov. 6, 6 – 8 p.m. | Sundance HOA Ballroom | 930 S. Sundance Pkwy

These meetings provide residents with a direct opportunity to engage with the process and help shape the future of Buckeye’s water and wastewater services. For more information, visit buckeyeaz.gov/waterrates.