Water Rates & Fees
1. Potable and Recycled Water Rates (excluding Construction / Temporary and Fire Service):
There is a commodity rate charged for each unit of water (one hundred cubic feet "hcf") supplied by the District, for potable and recycled water, which includes a charge for pumping costs, varying according to the zones of elevation within the District.
A. Single Family Residential Inclining Block Rates:
The commodity rates for the single family residential class of service shall vary according to the amount of water delivered in a billing period, with the initial quantity of water charged at a lower rate, (inclining block rate) to encourage conservation and discourage waste of potable water supplies.
Pressure Zone |
Usage in |
Rate Effective |
Zone I |
1-16/hcf |
$2.19/hcf |
17-23/hcf |
$2.50/hcf |
|
| 24 + hcf | $3.18/hcf | |
Zone II |
1-16/hcf |
$2.32/hcf |
| 17-23/hcf | $2.63/hcf | |
| 24 + hcf | $3.31/hcf | |
| Zone III | 1-16/hcf | $2.43/hcf |
17-23/hcf |
$2.74/hcf |
|
24 + hcf |
$3.43/hcf |
|
| Zone IV | 1-16/hcf | $2.87/hcf |
17-23/hcf |
$3.18/hcf |
|
| 24 + hcf | $3.86/hcf | |
Zone V |
1-16/hcf |
$3.12/hcf |
| 17-23/hcf | $3.44/hcf | |
24+ hcf |
$4.12/hcf |
|
| Zone VI | 1-16/hcf | $3.30/hcf |
| 17-23/hcf | $3.61/hcf | |
24+ hcf |
$4.29/hcf |
|
B. Potable Rates for Commercial and Multi-Family:
There shall be a uniform charge per one hundred cubic feet (hcf) plus a pumping charge covering the energy cost to pump water to each zone elevation over Zone 1. 1 hcf = 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons.
Pressure Zone |
Rate Effective |
Zone I |
$2.20/hcf |
Zone II |
$2.33/hcf |
Zone III |
$2.44/hcf |
Zone IV |
$2.88/hcf |
Zone V |
$3.13/hcf |
Zone VI |
$3.31/hcf |
C. Recycled Water Rates:
There shall be a uniform charge per one hundred cubic feet (hcf) plus a pumping charge covering the energy cost to pump water to each zone elevation over Zone 1. 1 hcf = 100 cubic feet or 748 gallons.
Pressure Zone |
Rate Effective |
Zone I |
$1.46/hcf |
Zone II |
$1.56/hcf |
Zone III |
$1.66/hcf |
Zone IV |
$2.00/hcf |
Zone V |
$2.22/hcf |
Zone VI |
$2.36/hcf |
D. Construction / Temporary and Fire Service Potable Water Rates:
Pressure Zone |
Rate Effective |
Zone I |
$3.30/hcf |
Zone II |
$3.50/hcf |
Zone III |
$3.66/hcf |
Zone IV |
$4.32/hcf |
Zone V |
$4.70/hcf |
Zone VI |
$4.97/hcf |
E. Construction / Temporary and Fire Service Potable Water Rates:
Pressure Zone |
Rate Effective |
Zone I |
$1.46/hcf |
Zone II |
$1.56/hcf |
Zone III |
$1.66/hcf |
Zone IV |
$2.00/hcf |
Zone V |
$2.22/hcf |
Zone VI |
$2.36/hcf |
2. Potable/Recycled Water Service Charge for all Customer Classes (excluding Construction / Temporary and Fire Service:
In addition to the commodity rate, there is a bi-monthly/monthly service charge for each retail water meter for potable and recycled water service, which is based upon the size of the meter. This is a fixed amount which yields revenues to provide for the general overhead and other fixed costs of the District's operations. (The service charge on each bill for accounts billed on a bi-monthly basis is two times the service charge for accounts billed monthly.)
Meter Size |
Monthly Rate |
Monthly Rate |
Monthly Rate |
Monthly Rate |
5/8" |
$16.18 |
|
$18.62 |
$19.31 |
3/4" |
$16.18 |
$17.46 |
|
$19.31 |
1" |
$26.89 |
$29.01 |
$30.92 |
$32.04 |
1-1/2" |
$53.66 |
$57.86 |
$61.65 |
$63.85 |
2" |
$68.95 |
$83.74 |
$98.53 |
|
3" |
$113.58 |
$149.08 |
$184.59 |
$191.12 |
4" |
$168.63 |
$238.07 |
$307.52 |
$318.39 |
6" |
$336.72 |
$475.79 |
$614.86 |
$636.56 |
8" |
$525.30 |
$754.48 |
$983.67 |
$1,018.36 |
10" |
$734.37 |
$1,074.16 |
$1,413.94 |
$1,463.80 |
12" |
$1,219.18 |
$1,931.24 |
$2,643.29 |
$2,736.48 |
A. Construction / Temporary Water Service Charge:
In addition to the commodity rate there is a service charge, based upon the size of the meter, for temporary meters attached to fire hydrants to supply water for construction purposes and other temporary uses. The amount of the construction / temporary water service charge is fixed to yield revenues sufficient to defray the additional overhead costs to the district of monitoring and reading such meters as follows:
Meter Size |
Monthly Rate |
Monthly Rate |
Monthly Rate |
Monthly Rate |
5/8" |
$16.18 |
|
$18.62 |
$19.31 |
3/4" |
$16.18 |
$17.46 |
|
$19.31 |
1" |
$26.89 |
$29.01 |
$30.92 |
$32.04 |
1-1/2" |
$53.66 |
$57.86 |
$61.65 |
$63.85 |
2" |
$68.95 |
$83.74 |
$98.53 |
|
3" |
$113.58 |
$149.08 |
$184.59 |
$191.12 |
4" |
$168.63 |
$238.07 |
$307.52 |
$318.39 |
6" |
$336.72 |
$475.79 |
$614.86 |
$636.56 |
B. Fire Service - Service Charge:
There is a bi-monthly or monthly service charge, based upon the size of the meter, for each meter supplying water to a fire hydrant system or other fire suppression facility. The fire service charge is fixed to yield sufficient revenues to defray the cost of serving and maintaining such lines, meters and hydrants as follows:
Meter Size |
Monthly Rate |
2" |
$9.98 |
3" |
$14.44 |
4" |
$18.38 |
6" |
$36.75 |
8" |
$76.45 |
10" |
$137.48 |
12" |
$222.07 |
All water delivered through a fire service connection will be charged an amount equal to the District's construction / temporary water rate. Use of water through a fire service, except for extinguishing fires, or because of repairs or alterations to the customer's lines, or for testing, is prohibited and such unauthorized use, if continued, will be cause for discontinuance of a fire service and/or penalties of $200.00 per day or per violation, in addition to payment of all other water rates and charges.
C. Fire Flow Availability Testing Rates
Fire Flow Tests are performed by District personnel to measure the volume of water available at a specified fire hydrant. There is a charge of $175.00 to perform a fire flow availability test within light traffic residential areas and a charge of $245.00 to perform a fire flow availability test within heavy traffic commercial and industrial areas.
D. Acreage Supply Fee:
When water service is requested to property not previously provided water service by the District, a one-time acreage supply fee in the sum of $1,750.00 per acre will be assessed. In the event use of the property changes, increasing the demand for water, a new acreage supply fee will be assessed at the current rate, less the amount previously paid.
METER AND METER BOX INSTALLATION CHARGES
Applicants for new water service connections, or for customer-requested sizing changes to existing meters, will be required to pay for the cost of materials and labor to construct the the service connection lateral from the water main in addition to a meter and installation charge. The meter and installation charge is adjusted from time to time to reflect changes in the cost of meters, other materials and labor. The charge will also vary depending upon the size of the meter installed. Upon request, the District will provide a schedule showing the current meter and installation charges in effect at the time of the application.
The meter and installation charge shall include the cost of the meter, meter tail or flange, meter gasket, cement meter box, meter box cover, three hours of labor and three hours of equipment use. Some meters require additional materials which will be included in the charge.
Turbo meters are required for services having a constant high flow, such as irrigation meters. District staff will determine what type of meter is required based upon information provided by the applicant.
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