2023 Stage 4 Drought Rates Effective January 28, 2023

The District is entering into a new year with ongoing critical drought conditions. In order for the Water District to meet its own financial obligations and to keep water consumption at a manageable usage while ensuring that each customer receives safe drinkable water for health and fire protection, the Board of Directors voted on January 12, 2023 to remain in Stage 4 water restrictions with certain updates and to introduce the State 4 Drought Rates for 2023 effective January 28, 2023.

Be aware that the new rates that became effective on January 28th will appear on the water billing statement dated March 1, 2023. The new rates will begin to be computed for the Jauary 28th to February 28th cycle. These new drought rates are temporary and are only in force until the restrictions are no longer needed. The ending of the restrictions are determined by the General Manager and the Board of Directors. The new rates are as follows:

1 to 5,000 gallons is $ 3.00 per thousand gallons, 5,000 to 10,000 gallons is $ 6.00 per thousand gallons, 10,000 to 15,000 gallons is $ 10.00 per thousand gallons, 15,000 to 20,000 gallons is $ 16.00 per thousand gallons, 20,000 to 30,000 gallons is $ 21.00 per thousand gallons, 30,000 to 40,000 gallons is $ 28.00 per thousand gallons and 40,000 gallons and over is $ 50.00 per thousand gallons.