Water Rates in San Diego, CA
The City of San Diego Public Utilities Department serves San Diego with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$17.66/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First | $12.51 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
San Diego calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Sewer flow charge per HCF of wastewater
Sewer Rates
0 - null kGal$5.15/kGal
Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Water Base$17.47
Sewer Base$11.28
Flat Rate Utility
San Diego uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
Water Quality Alert
Live data from EPA ECHO Database