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Water Rates in Los Angeles, CA

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power serves Los Angeles with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.

Effective Blended Rate

$24.98/kGal

Rate Structure

2 Tiers

flat volumetric Sewer

Last Verified

Mar 2026

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Volumetric Water Tiers

TierUsage Range (kGal)Rate / kGal
Tier 1 (Base)First 11.22$15.01
Tier 2 (Excess)Over 11.22 to $19.95

Sewer & Infrastructure Logic

Los Angeles calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.

LA sewer charged per HCF of metered water

Sewer Rates

0 - null kGal$9.96/kGal

Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)

Water Base$0.00
Sewer Base$0.00
Interactive Tool

Calculate Your Tier Penalty

Find out exactly how much extra Los Angeles is charging you for crossing into higher usage tiers.

kGal

1 kGal = 1,000 gallons. If your bill says CCF, enter: (CCF × 0.748)

Water Quality Alert

Live data from EPA ECHO Database

Check your local water utility for Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) violations and contaminant alerts.