agenda city of watsonville city council/redevelopment agency meeting

K. Conservation Pricing
Since 1995, the City has had an inclining multi-block water rate structure. A billing unit is one hundred
cubic feet (748 gallons), commonly abbreviated CCF. The City has implemented a tiered rate structure,
most recently revised in October 2010. The City will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of rate
blocks and how to increase the financial incentives to conserve water.
Table 6.K – Water Rates
Inside City
Outside City
Meter Size Oct-10 Meter Size Oct-10
5/8 & 3/4" $ 9.13 5/8 & 3/4" $ 12.96
1" $ 13.53 1" $ 18.99
1-1/2" $ 24.52 1-1/2" $ 29.03
2" $ 37.71 2" $ 41.14
3" $ 72.87 3" $ 85.98
4" $ 112.43 4" $ 107.48
6" $ 182.27 6" $ 210.17
8" $ 411.93 8" $ 471.72
10" $ 507.42 10" $ 580.35
Additional Connections
Each $ 2.67 $ 4.23
Non-residential Rate
Per Ccf $ 1.58 $ 2.10
Residential-Single & Multi Family Rate
Tier 1 (1-8 Units) $ 1.47 Tier 1 (1-8 Units) $ 1.96
Tier 2 (9-11 Units) $ 2.09 Tier 2 (9-11 Units) $ 2.75
Tier 3 (12-15 Units) $ 2.80 Tier 3 (12-15 Units) $ 3.72
Tier 4 (Over 15 Units) $ 4.01 Tier 4 (Over 15 Units) $ 5.39
Irrigation
Tier 1 (1-8 Units) $ 1.50 Tier 1 (1-8 Units) $ 1.96
Tier 2 (Over 8 Units) $ 2.09 Tier 2 (Over 8 Units) $ 2.75
The proposed annual budget is included in the Administrative Services personnel budget.
Annually, City staff can monitor the number of customers who show excessive water use.
The goal of DMM K is to decrease the customer’s water use through price incentives.
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