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Rates (Water and Sewer)

Sewer Rates

Charges Per Sewer Unit

Sewer Units are determined by the number of toilets, kitchens and bedrooms for residential properties and the number of fixtures for commercial properties. Single-family dwellings are billed for a minimum of three Sewer Units unless they have only one bedroom and one toilet, and also are equipped with low water use fixtures.

Type of Connection Monthly Service Charge Per Sewer Unit
Single Family Dwelling $17.53
Multi-Family Residences $16.93
Motels / Hotels / Timeshares $16.64
Trailer / Mobile Home Parks / Campgrounds $16.62
Non-Residential $17.53

Residential Examples

Dwelling Sewer Units Monthly Charge
Single Family Dwelling 3 $52.59
Single Family Dwelling 4 $70.12
Single Family Dwelling 5 $87.65
Duplex 6 $101.58
Triplex 9 $152.37
Fourplex 12 $203.16

 

Water Rates

Metered Water Rates

Connection Size Monthly Base Charge
3/4" Metered $54.97
1" Metered $91.75
1-1/2" Metered $183.00
2" Metered $292.89
3" Metered $549.55
4" Metered $916.06
6" Metered $1,831.51
8" Metered $2,930.56
10" Metered $4,213.11

Consumption Rate Per 100 Cubic Feet (CCF) of Water

Single Family - Tier 1 $1.88 (1 - 15 CCF)
Single Family - Tier 2 $2.87 (ABOVE 15 CCF)
Multi Family $1.87
Commercial $1.94

Non-Metered Water Rates

Customer Type Monthly Service Charge
Single Family Dwelling $69.70
Duplex $115.74
Triplex $157.24
Four-Plex $203.43
Each Additional Unit $34.09
Business 3/4" Service $100.92
Business 1" Service $152.24

Example:

Average Single Family Dwelling = 3/4" Meter using 900 Cubic Feet of Water

Monthly Base Charge = $54.97
Consumption Charge: $1.88 X 9= $16.92
Total Monthly Bill = $71.89

Monthly bill will vary depending on meter size and actual water consumed.

 

Funding Sources

The District’s funding comes from a variety of sources, the majority of which comes from water and sewer rates.

  • Water/Sewer Rates
  • Connection fees
  • Property Tax
  • Grant Funding
  • Low Interest Loans
  • Interest Income

Delinquent charges, when recorded as provided in California Government Code Section 54354.5 and the District's Administrative Code, shall constitute a lien upon the real property served.