How is the cost of my water bill calculated?

Bill's consists of two components, a Fixed Service Charge and a Usage Charge.

  • Service Charge - This charge is for one month of water service based on your meter size and is billed monthly. This charge covers the projected fixed costs for the operations of the CWD. The service days for which you are billed the fixed service charge are displayed on your water bill under the billing period.
  • Usage Charge - This charge is based on actual water use. It is measured in CCF (hundred cubic feet) that has passed through your water meter during the billing period and is billed monthly. You are charged for consumption on your water meter using the current read on the meter (just prior to billing) and subtracting the read on the meter from your previous billed meter read. This charge covers the projected variable operation costs in the water treatment process.

Example: 1-inch meter with 20 CCF water usage in one month (using 2021 rates)

Charges

  • Service Charge for one month is $45.79
  • Usage Charge for water used is $34.40
  • Water Bill is $80.19

View the current water rate and the rate studies

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1. How is the cost of my water bill calculated?
2. When will I receive my water bill?
3. When is payment for my water bill due?
4. Can I change my billing zone or request special bill dates?
5. Why does CWD charge for water?
6. Why doesn't CWD offer a low-income rate program for customers?
7. Do you have any assistance programs?
8. How do I start/service for buyer/seller?
9. Why did CWD install meters, and are meters installed on all service connections within the District?
10. How often does CWD read my water meter?