King County presentation warns Pacific council of likely sewer rate increases

Kamuron Gurol of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division presented a PowerPoint to the City of Pacific Council on Feb. 23, 2026, outlining projected increases in wastewater system costs.

Gurol said the county is forecasting higher sewer rates driven by mandated regulatory capital costs and overlapping project deadlines that increase near-term financing pressures. The presentation framed the rate increases as a result of regulatory requirements and concurrent capital projects rather than a single local decision.

Council members did not take formal action on the presentation during the meeting. City staff present — including City Administrator George Martinez and Finance Director Beth Wright — were listed in the minutes; the council may factor the presentation into future budget discussions.