Metro Southwest Water Rates & Service Charges
Metro Southwest is divided into three distinct service areas:
Metro Southwest - Diablo Village
Metro Southwest - E&T
Metro Southwest - Lazy B
All Service Areas:
Metro Southwest - Diablo Village
Metro Southwest - E&T
Metro Southwest - Lazy B
All Service Areas:
Metro Southwest - Diablo Village Water Rates & Fees
(South side of Ajo Highway near Ryan Airfield)
Water Availability Rate for Metro Southwest - Diablo VIllage
| Meter Size | Rate |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $31.00 |
| ¾ inch | $46.50 |
| 1 inch | $77.50 |
| 1½ inch | $155.00 |
| 2 inch | $248.00 |
| 3 inch | $496.00 |
| 4 inch | $775.00 |
| 6 inch | $1,550.00 |
Water Consumption Charges for Metro Southwest - Diablo Village
| 5/8 inch Meter | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1st Tier (3,001 - 8,000 gallons) | $3.00 per 1,000 gallons |
| 2nd Tier (8,001 - 16,000 gallons) | $4.65 per 1,000 gallons |
| 3rd Tier (16,001 - 24,000 gallons) | $6.20 per 1,000 gallons |
| 4th Tier (24,001 gallons and above) | $7.25 per 1,000 gallons |
Bulk Water Charges for Metro Southwest - Diablo Village
| Base Rate | Base Rate determined by meter size (listed above) |
| Per 1,000 gallons used | $4.80 |
Metro Southwest - E&T Water Rates & Fees
(near Nogales Highway and Nogales Old Vail Connection Road)
Water Availability Rate for Metro Southwest - E&T
| Meter Size | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $24.75 |
| ¾ inch | $37.15 |
| 1 inch | $61.90 |
| 1½ inch | $123.75 |
| 2 inch | $198.00 |
| 3 inch | $396.00 |
| 4 inch | $618.77 |
| 6 inch | $1,237.52 |
Water Consumption Charges for Metro Southwest - E&T
| 5/8 inch meter | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1st Tier (3,001 - 8,000 gallons) | $2.67 per 1,000 gallons |
| 2nd Tier (8,001 - 16,000 gallons) | $4.65 per 1,000 gallons |
| 3rd Tier (16,001 - 24,000 gallons) | $6.20 per 1,000 gallons |
| 4th Tier (24,001 gallons and above) | $7.25 per 1,000 gallons |
Bulk Water Charges for Metro Southwest - E&T
| Base Rate | Base Rate determined by meter size (listed above) |
| Per 1,000 gallons used | $4.80 |
Metro Southwest - Lazy B Water Rates & Fees
(located off of San Joaquin Road north of Bopp Road)
Water Availability Rate for Metro Southwest - Lazy B
| Meter Size | Base Rate |
|---|---|
| 5/8 inch | $30.00 |
| ¾ inch | $45.00 |
| 1 inch | $75.00 |
| 1½ inch | $150.00 |
| 2 inch | $240.00 |
| 3 inch | $480.00 |
| 4 inch | $750.00 |
| 6 inch | $1500.00 |
Water Consumption Charges for Metro Southwest - Lazy B
| All Meter Sizes | Rate |
|---|---|
| Per 1,000 gallons | $3.90 |
Bulk Water Charges for Metro Southwest - Lazy B
| Base Rate | Base Rate determined by meter size (listed above) |
| Per 1,000 gallons used | $4.80 |
Water Resource Utilization Fee for All Service Areas - $0.60 per 1,000 gallons
In October 2012, the Board established a Water Resource Utilization Fee at 10 cents per 1,000 gallons, which became effective March 1, 2013 and applies to all Metro service areas. In October 2013, the Board raised this fee to 20 cents per 1,000 gallons. In September 2014, the Board raised the fee to 40 cents per 1,000 gallons. In May 2016, the Board raised the fee to 50 cents per 1,000 gallons. In May 2018, the Board raised the fee to 60 cents per 1,000 gallons.
This fee provides dollars to develop, design, and construct projects that will put to use the District's CAP water and effluent. Specifically, the Water Resource Utilization Fee have funded the land acquisition and will fund the design activities for the Northwest Recharge, Recovery and Delivery System, wheeling agreements have been established to deliver CAP water to Metro Southwest, and various smaller activities have been completed to enhance the use of the District’s renewable water resource portfolio.
Customer deposits vary per customer type. Deposit amounts may be increased for each category at the discretion of staff based on poor payment history of owner or previous tenant.
| 5/8 inch meter | Owner $50.00 deposit / Renter $100.00 deposit |
| 3/4 inch meter | Owner $80.00 deposit / Renter $130.00 deposit |
| 1 inch meter | Owner $150.00 deposit / Renter $200.00 deposit |
| 1 1/2 inch meter | $250.00 deposit |
| 2 inch meter | $350.00 deposit |
| 3 inch meter | $500.00 deposit |
| 4 inch meter | $1,500.00 deposit |
| 6 inch meter | $2,500.00 deposit |
| Hydrant meter | $1,500.00 deposit |
| Shut off for non-payment | $30.00 deposit |
Service Charges & Fees
Initial Connection Fee - $30.00
Regular Re-connection - $40.00
After Hours Re-connection - $75.00
Returned Payment - up to $40.00
Meter Re-read - $20.00
Residential Dual Meter Fee - $10.00 monthly (1/3 of Water Availability Rate)
Meter Testing - 5/8" to 1.5" - $150; 2" and greater - $325
Delinquent Accounts - 2% or $5.00, whichever is greater
Illegal or Unauthorized Use of Water - $500 for 1st offense, $1,000 for 2nd offense, $1,500 for 3rd and successive offenses (plus cost of water used and property damage).
