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A note on water rates -

State law requires public agencies such as GWD to set rates and charges sufficient to cover expenses, and to provide funds for replacement or construction of facilities. District residential water rates are made up of two basic components:
Monthly Meter Charge - A monthly charge to cover the fixed cost of maintaining your meter, your account, and your basic water facilities. Quantity (Volume) Charge - Based on the actual amount of water used, measured in HCF's (Hundred Cubic Feet).
Water Rates Per Monthly Billing Period (as of June 7, 2006) HCF = hundred cubic feet. 1 HCF = 748 gallons.		Service Charges (as of July 1, 2007) Monthly charge based on meter size:
TYPE	RATE	SIZE	RATE
Urban	$3.71/HCF	Ultra-Low Flow 1/2 - inch Equivalent avg. 4.00 HCF or less	$9.21
Urban Conservation avg. 4.00 HCF or less	$3.55/HCF	Low Flow 5/8 - inch Equivalent avg. 5.00 to 8.00 HCF	$18.42
Reclamation Irrigation	$2.17/HCF	5/8 - inch avg. 9.00 HCF or more	$27.63
Agricultural Irrigation	$1.00/HCF	1 - inch	$46.06
Recreation Irrigation	$2.68/HCF	1 -1/2 - inch	$92.10
		2 - inch	$147.38
		3 - inch	$276.33
		4 - inch	$460.55
*Average is based on a 12-month rolling average. If you have any questions about your water rate or bills, please contact us: Phone: (805) 964-6761		6 - inch	$921.09
		8 - inch	$1,473.76
		10 - inch	$3,500.72