Current Water Rates

Rates Effective January 1, 2023

New water rates went into effect January 1, 2023. This increase is part of a multi-year water rate schedule that was formally adopted by the Board of Directors on November 20, 2019 following a public hearing. During this rate setting process, the Board of Directors established Demand Reduction Rates to be implemented during periods of planned decreases in water use. Demand Reduction Rates address revenue shortfalls when less water is consumed but service costs need to be met. 

Thanks to recent winter storms, California's drought conditions have improved. In response, during their April 12, 2023 meeting, the Board rescinded the Declaration of a Significant Water Supply Shortage and retracted Demand Reduction Rates effective May 1, 2023.

The new rates include changes to the existing budget-based tiered rate structure for single-family residential customers and irrigation meter customers; "pass through" charges for unforeseen increases in wholesale water rates/charges; and demand reduction rates. The increased rates ensure the District will continue to fund operational and facility replacement needs.

  1. Budget-Based Tiered Rates
  2. 2023 Rates
  3. Readiness-to-Serve Rates
  4. Pass-Through Charges

Residential Defined Variables

VariableSet Amount
Number of people per household4
Daily indoor water use per person52.5 gallons
Estimated percentage of open space on lot that is irrigated (i.e., not hardscape)70%
Water per year needed for outdoor irrigation38 inches per square foot


Residential Tier Formula

Residential TierFormula Used
14 persons x 52.5 gallons x 30.4 days ÷ 748 gallons
2(Lot size - single story foot print x 30%) x  38 x 0.623 ÷ 748 gallons
350% of Tier 1 plus 50% of Tier 2
4All usage above Tier 3


Irrigation Defined Variables

VariableSet Amount
Water per year needed for outdoor irrigation45 inches per square foot


Irrigation Tier Formula

Irrigation TierFormula Used
145 x 0.623 ÷ 748 gallons
2All usage above Irrigation Tier 1


Residential Tier 2/Irrigation Tier 1 Seasonal Allocation

Billing Period
Percent of Tier 2 Allocation
January through February
9%
March through April
9%
May through June
17%
July through August
23%
September through October
25%
November through December
17%
Total
100%