Water Rates in San Francisco, CA
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission serves San Francisco with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$27.14/kGal
Rate Structure
1 Tiers
flat volumetric Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Rate | First All volume | $13.21 |
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Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
San Francisco calculates sewer charges using the flat volumetric method.
Non-residential wastewater volumetric rate per CCF (SFPUC FY2025-26)
Sewer Rates
At $27.14/kGal, How Much Could You Save in San Francisco?
Smart Valve technology reduces metered water volume 15-25%. At San Francisco's current rates, that's $19,541/yr in potential savings for a 300 kGal/month facility.
Calculate Your San Francisco Savings →Monthly Base Fees (5/8" Meter)
Flat Rate Utility
San Francisco uses a flat rate structure. You are not penalized with higher rates for using more water, but conservation still lowers your bill directly!
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