TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Water is presenting an option to the Mayor and City Council to adopt different water rates for customers who live outside the city limits in Pima County.

John Kmiec, director of Tucson Water says it's more expensive to provide water service to those areas due to higher peak usage demands, so those living across Pima County could see a higher bill.

If the proposed adjustment is adopted, customers in unincorporated Pima County would pay a 16% to 23% higher rate than customers within city limits.

Kmiec says 28% of Tucson Water customers are in unincorporated Pima County.

According to the City, the extended service areas require larger and more complex infrastructure, leading to higher operations and maintenance costs.

Because it costs more to deliver water t

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