Summary of Water and Sewer Rates
Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Water
| Meter Size | Monthly Fixed Rate Charge |
|---|---|
| 5/8" x 3/4" | $45.56 |
| 3/4" x 3/4" | $45.56 |
| 1" | $70.26 |
| 1 1/2" | $132.03 |
| 2" | $206.15 |
| 3" | $403.81 |
| 4" | $626.17 |
| 6" | $1,243.84 |
Monthly Fixed Rate/Minimum Charge for Water
This charge provides for the fixed annual costs of operating the buildings, grounds and facilities of the District, irrespective of the quantity of water used or occupancy status.
| Gallons Used per Month | Usage Charge per Gallon | Usage Rate Category |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 3,300* | $0.01247 | Baseline Usage Rate |
| > 3,300 | $0.02420 | Peak Demand Usage Rate |
Water Consumption (Variable Rate) Charges for Water
This charge provides for the variable costs of operation and maintenance of the systems, directly proportional to the amount of water used.
Sewer
| Residential Fixed & Usage Charges | Commercial Fixed & Usage Charges | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fixed | $146.97 | $88.68 |
| Monthly Volume Charge | N/A | $0.01872 per gallon of metered water |
Monthly Fixed Rate/Minimum Charge for Sewer
This charge provides for the fixed annual costs of operating the buildings, grounds and facilities of the District, irrespective of the quantity of water used or occupancy status.
Sewer Consumption (Variable Rate) Charges for Sewer
This charge provides for the variable costs of operation and maintenance of the systems, directly proportional to the amount of water used.
Bonds/Debt Charges
| Water* | Sewer | Water & Sewer Service | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fixed Rate/Minimum Charge | $45.56 | $146.97 | $192.53 |
| 2021 Water Debt Service | $15.57 | $15.57 | |
| 2014 Wastewater Debt Service | $20.42** | $20.42 | |
| Total Fixed Monthly Rate | $61.13 | $167.39 | $228.52 |
The District has incurred debt (e.g. revenue bonds) to purchase, upgrade or replace capital improvements such as storage tanks, water and sewer lines, and treatment facilities. Debt is generally repaid on a semi-annual basis over a period of 20 to 30 years. The District collects monthly service fees to repay these bonds.
2021 Water Debt Service (formerly called the 2013 Water Debt Service and 2014 Water Debt Service)
The District issued the 2021 Water Revenue Refunding Bond dated December 8, 2020 in the amount of $3,594,320 with an interest rate of 2.35% to refinance the remaining balance on the Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A, 2013 Installment Sale Agreement and Series B, 2014 Installment Sale Agreement. Payments are due semi-annually in July and January. Final maturity for Series A is July 10, 2026 and July 10, 2027 for Series B. The refunding reduced the District’s debt service loan amount by $126,733.
2019 Wastewater Debt Service (formerly called the 2014 Wastewater Debt Service)
The District issued the 2019 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bond (2019 Wastewater Refunding) dated December 10, 2019 in the amount of $1,906,811 with an interest rate of 2.840% to refinance the remaining balance on the Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014 bond (2014 Wastewater Revenue Refunding). Payments are due semi-annually on July 10 and January 10. Final maturity is on July 20, 2026. The refunding reduced the District’s debt service loan amount by $483,155 and provided for an economic gain (difference between the present value of the old and new debt service payments) of approximately $71,543 in aggregate savings through the end of the loan term in 2026.
* Based on 5/8" meter size.
** Not applicable to Groveland and Big Oak Flat accounts not tributary to Lift Station 7.