Rates and Fees
Water Service Rates and Fees
The District has certain requirements for implementing water rates and related fees. By law, a study must be conducted in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements. The District has studies completed as needed or as required by law. To view the District's most recent studies conducted, please select below.
Capacity Fee Study 2023Water Rate Study 2023
Water Rates - Approved October 11, 2023
FIXED CHARGES PER METER- PRICE PER MONTH
| Meter Size | Effective 11/1/2023 | Current Rates - Effective 7/1/2024 | Effective 7/1/2025 | Effective 7/1/2026 | Effective 7/1/2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" | $31.02 | $35.76 | $37.96 | $45.88 | $53.13 |
| 1" | $46.70 | $53.61 | $56.80 | $68.36 | $78.95 |
| 1 1/2" | $85.90 | $98.22 | $103.91 | $124.56 | $143.50 |
| 2" | $132.94 | $151.76 | $160.44 | $192.00 | $220.96 |
| 3" | $281.90 | $321.31 | $339.46 | $405.56 | $466.25 |
| 4" | $501.42 | $571.16 | $603.28 | $720.28 | $827.73 |
| Chromium-6 Surcharge | $9.71 | $9.71 | $9.71 | $9.71 | $9.71 |
VARIABLE RATES - ALL CUSTOMER CLASSES
Price Per Unit (1 Unit/HCF = 748 Gallons)
| ALL CUSTOMERS- Residential, Commercial, & Institutional* | Effective 11/1/2023 | Current Rates - Effective 7/1/2024 | Effective 7/1/2025 | Effective 7/1/2026 | Effective 7/1/2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $3.46 | $4.04 | $4.33 | $5.20 | $5.96 |
| Tier 2 | $4.25 | $4.97 | $5.69 | $7.28 | $8.36 |
* Effective 11/1/23, the District will only have Tier 1 and Tier 2 water rates; Tier 3 will be obsolete.
NEW TIER STRUCTURE - ALL CUSTOMER CLASSES
| Tier Definitions | Effective 11/1/2023 | Current - Effective 7/1/2024 | Effective 7/1/2025 | Effective 7/1/2026 | Effective 7/1/2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 0-11 units | 0-11 units | 0-11units | 0-8 units | 0-7 units |
| Tier 2 | 11+ units | 11+ units | 11+ units | 8+ units | 7+ units |
WATER FEES & PENALTIES
| Connection Fees (Effective 8/28/2024) | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1" Meter | $12,017 |
| 1 1/2" Meter | $24,033 |
| 2" Meter | $38,453 |
| 3" Meter | $84,116 |
| 4" Meter | $151,408 |
| 6" Meter | $312,430 |
| Penalties | Rate |
|---|---|
| Billing - Late Penalty | 10% of current bill + 1% of past due balance |
| Meter Removal Fee Due to Tampering | $200.00 |
| Tampering - Cut Lock | $75.00 per incident |
| Tampering - Relock Meter | $110.00 per incident |
| Water Disconnection/Reconnection Fee (Established by Resolution No. 2023-03) | $115 ($15.00 administration fee, $25.00 disconnection fee, $75.00 reconnection fee) |
| Labor Rate & Administrative Fees | Rate |
|---|---|
| Administrative Fee (not otherwise specified) | 10% of sub-total on invoice, $100 minimum |
| After Hours Turn On/Turn Off Service (Customer Request) | $75.00 |
| Backflow Record Maintenance | $50.00 per notice |
| Intentional Damage | Time, equipment, parts, labor, administrative fee |
| Labor Rate | Total hourly rate of staff |
| Meter Calibration (Customer Request) | $125.00 |
| Meter Installation (Does Not Include Connection Fee) | Parts, materials, labor |
| Physical Meter Read (Customer Request) | $75.00 |
| Remote Meter Read (Customer Request) | $0 |
| Obstructed Meter | $75.00/billing cycle per meter |
| Service Establishment Fee | $35.00 |
| Turn Off/Turn On Service (Customer Request: 8 am - 3 pm) | $35.00 |
| Turn Off/Turn on Service (Customer Request: After 3 pm) | $75.00 |