Water Capacity Studies develop updated water capacity charges designed to equitably recover the costs of water system facilities and assets benefiting new development.  Government Code 66013 governs Water and Sewer Capacity charges. The recommended charges are based on an average cost approach under which new or expanded connections would fund their proportionate share of costs for capacity in existing and planned water system facilities and assets. Under this approach, new connections pay for their proportionate share of the cost of facilities needed to meet the projected demands of JBWD’s service area through 2045, corresponding with the District’s planning horizon for its latest Urban Water Management Plan.