Mesa water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Mesa houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Mesa Water
City of Mesa residential water rate effective 01/01/26, monthly billing cycle: a service charge that includes 3,000 gallons, then a charge per 1,000 gallons
| Use a month | Price per 1,000 gallons |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $32.97 a month |
| 0 to 3 thousand gallons | $0.00 |
| 3 to 6 thousand gallons | $3.81 |
| 6 to 14 thousand gallons | $5.81 |
| 14 to 24 thousand gallons | $7.11 |
| 24 to more | $8.03 |
- Source
- Raw water from the Central Arizona Project (Colorado River) feeds Mesa treatment plants, and raw water from the Salt River Project (Salt and Verde River) is treated at another.
- Hardness
- Water hardness in Mesa ranges from 12 gpg (grains per gallon) to 22 gpg, depending on the water source that serves your area.
- Lead
- Mesa currently meets all water quality standards for the Lead and Copper Rule.
Sewer
Inside city limits: a service charge of $25.92 plus $2.13 per 1,000 gallons of average winter water consumption, billed on 90 percent of average winter water deliveries.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 60+ with limited income: Mesa water discount. A 30% discount on the water Service Rate for senior citizens 60 and older at or below 200% of the federal poverty level; on a 3/4" service it lowers the monthly charge from $32.97 to $22.52. How: Apply through Mesa's Limited Income Senior Rate Program (water).
- Sewer charge follows winter water use. Mesa's sewer usage charge is based on average winter water consumption from the December, January, February and March billing cycles. How: A Wastewater Fee Adjustment Form is listed on the Utilities page.
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.