Our rates reflect the cost and maintenance of the infrastructure and treatment of the water we provide to our customers. Much of the water infrastructure we rely on today was installed after World War II, although some pipes in the ground date back to the late 1800s. The distribution system is a network of these pipes as well as water pumping stations and water storage tanks. All are carefully maintained to ensure the public water supply is available to customers around the clock, every day of the year.
New Rate Schedule (effective July 2, 2026)
In April 2026, the Representative Policy Board of the RWA approved a new Rate Schedule, following a public hearing in March. The updated rates take effect on July 2, 2026. The overall revenue increase is about 3.4%.
This adjustment remains below the rate of inflation since the last rate change in January 2025 and keeps the cost of water at about a penny a gallon, one of the best values in a household budget.
For a typical residential customer with a 5/8" service connection using 5 CCF (3,740 gallons) of water a month, this will add about $1.70 to the monthly bill, less than 6 cents a day. The rate adjustments were based on a cost-of-service study, and actual bill impacts will vary based on your meter size, type of service, and how much water you use.
July bills will be prorated: Any water used before July 2 will be billed at the previous rate.
We have adopted Rules and Regulations to ensure uniformity and fair practice to all customers consistent with the protection of the health and safety of the community we serve. The rules and regulations are intended to inform the public about the administrative procedures and technical requirements for obtaining connection to and maintaining service from the RWA.