Flowing Forward: Funding the Future of Water and Sewer Systems

The jury compares funding, infrastructure renewal and customer communication at Fortuna and McKinleyville water and wastewater systems. Seven findings acknowledge staff efforts while raising concerns about aging assets, rate-setting and anticipated FEMA funding. Three recommendations ask Fortuna for a new water-rate study by April 15, 2029, advance communication by January 31, 2029 and outreach after study completion. Proposed future rates are not an adopted tariff. Historical appendices are context rather than new current-cycle findings. No final response is supplied.