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Water Service Rates & Fees
Please contact Finance Customer Service to set up your water account or stop your water service.
To start or stop your water service, please call Finance Customer Service at (408) 586-3100. For questions regarding water bills or service charges, please contact Finance Customer Service or visit the Utility Payment Services page for more information.
Potable Water Fixed Meter Charges
Rates effective July 1, 2025.
| Water Meter Size | Bimonthly Charge (Minimum Charge) |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $40.70 |
| 3/4 inch | $53.35 |
| 1 inch | $78.66 |
| 1 1/2 inches | $141.95 |
| 2 inches | $217.89 |
| 3 inches | $458.38 |
| 4 inches | $812.79 |
| 6 inches | $1,660.84 |
| 8 inches | $3,559.46 |
| 10 inches | $5,331.50 |
Fire Service Line Size Charges
| Fire Service Line Size | Bimonthly Charge (Minimum Charge) |
|---|---|
| 2 inches | $54.55 |
| 3 inches | $102.29 |
| 4 inches | $170.48 |
| 6 inches | $340.95 |
| 8 inches | $340.95 |
| 10 inches | $340.95 |
Volumetric Charges
1 unit = 100 Cubic Feet (HCF) = 748 Gallons; Rates effective July 1, 2025.
| Customer Class | Bimonthly Service Rate (Dollars per HCF) | Bimonthly Capital Surcharge (Dollars per HCF) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | $8.14 | $1.26 |
| Commercial/Industrial/ Institutional/Construction Meter | $8.14 | $1.26 |
| Irrigation (Potable) | $8.14 | $1.26 |
| City Accounts (Potable) | $8.14 | $1.26 |
| Ed Levin Park | $5.80 (See Notes) | N/A |
| Recycled-Irrigation | $6.15 | N/A |
| Recycled-Industrial/Dual Plumbed/Construction Water | $6.15 | N/A |
| City Accounts (recycled) | $6.15 | N/A |
Notes
The County of Santa Clara rate is established by contract to be equivalent to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) wholesale rate.