Water & Sewer Rates - Single Family Residence

Conserve Water: The Less Water You Use, the Less You Pay for Water and Sewer Services
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TIERED WATER USAGE RATES for single-family residences are designed to promote water conservation. Under the tiered rate structure, customers pay less per unit of water, the less water they use.

Single Family Residence WATER USAGE RATES
Rates shown are per unit of water used. 1 unit of water (CCF) = 748 gallons.
USAGE 1 Month Bill Period	CURRENT Rates
1-5 Units	$1.52
6-13 Units	$3.04
14-25 Units	$4.56
26-62 Units	$6.08
63 Units+	$7.60

SEWER USAGE RATES are based on the customer’s actual water use. The less water used, the less paid for sewer usage.

Single Family Residence
SEWER USAGE RATES

Rates shown are per unit of water used. 1 unit of water (CCF) = 748 gallons.

CURRENT
Rate

$0.77

The annual WATER SERVICE CHARGE is for the maintenance, repair and improvement of the District’s water system, which consists of 147 miles of pipeline, 9 pump stations, 14 reservoirs, 1,500 fire hydrants, 1,700 valves and other facilities. It is a fixed charged collected on the annual property tax statement.

Single Family Residences ANNUAL WATER SERVICE CHARGE

METER Sizes	CURRENT Charges
3/4" 5/8"	$235.95
1.0"	$589.87
1.5"	$1,179.75
2.0"	$1,887.59
3.0"	$3,539.24
4.0"	$7,078.48
6.0"	$11,797.47

The annual SEWER SERVICE CHARGE is for the maintenance, repair and improvement of the District’s sewer system and for treatment of wastewater. The District’s sanitary sewer system consists of 140 miles of pipeline, 14 lift stations, 3 miles of force mains, 3,700 manholes and other facilities. It is a fixed charge collected on the annual property tax statement.

Single Family Residence
ANNUAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGE

CURRENT
Charge

$436.44

Single Family Residence
ULTRA-LOW WATER USER PROGRAM

Goal: Recognize Superior Conservation Efforts
Eligibility: Residences using 5 units or less of water per bill period in the last 12 months Benefit: 50% reduction in Annual Water & Sewer Service Charges

ULTRA-LOW WATER USER DISCOUNTS

Water Service Charge - 50% Discount

• Current charge for 3/4 or 5/8 inch meter: $235.95 per year. Reduced charge: $117.98 per year
• Current charge for 1 inch meter: $589.87 per year. Reduced charge: $294.94 per year

Sewer Service Charge - 50% Discount

• Current charge: $436.44 per year – 50% reduced charge: $218.22 per year

NOTE: Customers must apply for the Ultra-Low Water User Program. To apply for the credit or determine eligibility, contact our Customer Service Department: (949) 499-4555, ext. 1 or custserv@scwd.org.

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