Rate Changes
The District’s complex water, sewer, and recycled water systems need ongoing maintenance, replacement and improvements. A five-year series of changes to water and sewer rates were developed to fund the District’s capital improvement program. By investing in our system today, we will lower long-term costs, protect the environment, and ensure long-term, quality service.
At the May 16, 2024 Board Meeting, the Board of Directors adopted new water and sewer rates that will go into effect July 1, 2024. These rate increases will fund the water and sewer pipeline replacement program and help to keep up with increasing construction costs. For more information on what projects the rate increases will fund, visit LINK.
The District continues to actively pursue grant funding. Over the last 10 years the District has received more than $16 million in grant revenue and $64 million in low-interest loans to help offset rate increases. By successfully securing grant funding and operating efficiently, the District continues to have the lowest water and sewer rates in our region.
Proposed Rate Increases for a Typical Residential Customer
| Water | Sewer | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 23/24 | $66.25 | $52.59 | $118.84 |
| FY 24/25 | $72.30 | $59.58 | $131.88 |
| FY 25/26 | $79.17 | $65.24 | $144.41 |
| FY 26/27 | $86.69 | $71.44 | $158.13 |
| FY 27/28 | $94.89 | $78.22 | $173.12 |
| FY 28/29 | $103.91 | $85.66 | $189.56 |
Typical residential customer has a ¾” meter, uses 6 CCF (4,488 gallons) per month and has 3 sewer units. If approved annually, the proposed rates would go into effect July 1st.
Water Rates
The majority of water customers are charged a Metered Rate (Base Rate + Consumption). A typical metered rate residential customer has a ¾” meter and uses 6 CCF (4,488 gallons) per month. Non-metered customers are charged a Flat Rate.The FY 24/25 rates will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
| FY23/24 | FY 24/25 | |
| Base Rate ($/Month) | ||
| 3/4" Meter | $ 54.97 | $ 60.12 |
| 1" Meter | $ 91.75 | $ 100.34 |
| 1 1/2" Meter | $ 183.00 | $ 200.13 |
| 2" Meter | $ 292.89 | $ 320.31 |
| 3" Meter | $ 549.55 | $ 600.99 |
| 4" Meter | $ 916.06 | $ 1,001.81 |
| 6" Meter | $ 1,831.51 | $ 2,002.96 |
| 8" Meter | $ 2,930.56 | $ 3,204.89 |
| 10" Meter | $ 4,213.11 | $ 4,607.50 |
| Consumption Rate ($/CCF**) | ||
| Tier 1 Residential (1-15 CCF) | $ 1.88 | $ 2.03 |
| Tier 2 Resident (Above 15 CCF) | $ 2.87 | $ 3.02 |
| Multi-Family | $ 1.87 | $ 2.16 |
| Commercial | $ 1.94 | $ 2.20 |
| Non-Metered Rate ($/Month) | ||
| Single Family | $ 69.70 | $ 75.98 |
| Duplex | $ 115.74 | $ 126.17 |
| Triplex | $ 157.24 | $ 171.41 |
| Fourplex | $ 203.43 | $ 221.76 |
| Each Additional Unit | $ 34.09 | $ 37.16 |
| Business 3/4" | $ 100.92 | $ 110.01 |
| Business 1" | $ 154.24 | $ 168.14 |
Sewer Rates
Sewer customers are charged based on the number of sewer units. A typical residential customer with a kitchen and two bathrooms has 3 sewer units. The FY 24/25 rates will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
| FY 23/24 | FY 24/25 | |
| Sewer Rate ($/Billing Unit/Month) | ||
| Single-Family*** | $ 17.53 | $ 19.86 |
| Multi-Family | $ 16.93 | $ 19.20 |
| Motel/Hotel/Timeshare | $ 16.64 | $ 18.89 |
| Trailer/Mobile Home Park/Campground | $ 16.62 | $ 18.89 |
| Non-Residential | $ 17.53 | $ 19.86 |
Past Public Meetings
Past Public Hearing (Thurs, May 16, 2024 at 2 p.m.)
The Board of Directors held a Public Hearing where they heard from customers regarding the proposed rate changes. Then they voted on the five-year Prop 218 rate schedule and the FY 24/25 water and sewer rate changes.
Past Public Meeting (Thurs, April 25, 2024 at 6 p.m.)
District staff presented water and sewer system needs. Rate consultant presented on costs associated with future capital improvements and how this may impact your rates.
Past Public Meeting (February 29, 2024)
District staff presented water and sewer system needs. Rate consultant presented on costs associated with future capital improvements and various rate scenarios to fund these projects.
