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Every year, the District evaluates our rates to ensure they are fair and reasonable and conform to the law. We work hard to ensure the rates are as low possible for our customers. The current residential, commercial and agricultural water rates are in effect through June 2025. Print the 2024-2025 water rates and fees
View and download a printer-friendly version of last fiscal year's (2023-2024) water rates and fees.
Water rates, the price a customer pays per volume of water consumed, covers the cost of producing the water, and varies by customer type (residential, commercial, and agricultural) and pressure zone as shown in the tables below. See the legend at the bottom of the page for additional definitions.
For additional questions, you can contact the District at 805-684-2816 or email the billing department at billing@cvwd.net.
Residential, Multi-family, Master Meters, Landscape Water Rates
| Consumption | Base1 | Pressure Zone I | Pressure Zone II |
|---|---|---|---|
| $/HCF | $/HCF | $/HCF | |
| TIER 1 (6 HCF) | $4.82 | $5.18 | $5.53 |
| TIER 2 (next 10 HCF) | $5.01 | $5.37 | $5.72 |
| TIER 3 (>16 HCF) | $5.92 | $6.28 | $6.63 |
1 unit = 100 cubic feet (HCF) or 748 gallons
Commercial, Industrial, Public Authority, Hospitality Water Rates
| Consumption | Base | Pressure Zone I | Pressure Zone II |
|---|---|---|---|
| $/HCF | $/HCF | $/HCF | |
| BASE2 | $4.84 | $5.20 | $5.55 |
| PEAK3 | $5.85 | $6.21 | $6.56 |
Agricultural Irrigation Water Rates
All agricultural irrigation accounts will be assessed a monthly Residential Equivalency Charge (REQ) per dwelling unit.
| Consumption | Base | Pressure Zone I | Pressure Zone II |
|---|---|---|---|
| $/HCF | $/HCF | $/HCF | |
| Uniform rate | $2.29 | $2.65 | $3.00 |
| $/month | $/month | $/month | |
| Residential Equivalency Fee4 | $24.19/mo. | $24.19/mo. | $24.19/mo. |
Temporary Water Rates
| Consumption | Base | Pressure Zone I | Pressure Zone II |
|---|---|---|---|
| $/HCF | $/HCF | $/HCF | |
| Uniform rate | $5.09 | $5.45 | $5.80 |
Fire Water Rates
| Consumption | Base | Pressure Zone I | Pressure Zone II |
|---|---|---|---|
| $/HCF | $/HCF | $/HCF | |
| Uniform rate | $4.84 | $4.84 | $4.84 |
Footnotes
- Base = Connections not in Pressure Zone I or Pressure Zone II. Pressure Zone I = Connections served by Gobernador Reservoir, Pressure Zone II = Connections served by Shepard Mesa Tank.
- BASE = 5 year December to March consumption by account/dwelling unit.
- PEAK = all water consumption in excess of BASE.
- Agricultural customers with residential units pay a Residential Equivalency fee that covers drinking water treatment related costs.