​By David Sicairos

The Atwater[209] Journal | Vol. 1

​If you live in Atwater, you recently received a notice that your water rates are going up on January 1, 2026.

​The City says this is necessary due to "inflation" and the "rising cost of infrastructure." They are telling you that to keep our water safe and clean, we all need to pay a little more.

​They are lying to you.

​They aren't lying about the cost. They are lying about who is supposed to pay it.