Water Rates in Santa Monica, CA
The City of Santa Monica Water Resources serves Santa Monica with a complex rate structure. Understanding your tiers and sewer multiplier is the first step to mitigating an unexpectedly high bill.
Effective Blended Rate
$14.52/kGal
Rate Structure
3 Tiers
winter average Sewer
Volumetric Water Tiers
| Tier | Usage Range (kGal) | Rate / kGal |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | First 7.48 | $9.06 |
| Tier 2 | Over 7.48 to 13.464 | $10.55 |
| Tier 3 | Over 13.464 to | $16.52 |
Sewer & Infrastructure Logic
Santa Monica calculates sewer charges using the winter average method.
Sewer based on winter quarterly avg (Dec-Feb)
Sewer Rates
At $14.52/kGal, How Much Could You Save in Santa Monica?
Smart Valve technology reduces metered water volume 15-25%. At Santa Monica's current rates, that's $10,454/yr in potential savings for a 300 kGal/month facility.
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