The fact water and sewer rates haven’t increased in Manteca in 15 years has finally caught up with the city. The proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 projects a $12.5 million deficit in the water fund. The deficit in the sewer is expected to reach $3.2 million.
MANTECA FACING $15.7M WATER & SEWER DEFICITS
Proposed $73.8M general fund budget balanced; funds only 5 of 44 needed positions to support city services