Alhambra water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Alhambra houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Alhambra
Alhambra bills every two months: a $52.60 service charge for a 5/8-inch meter and $4.11 per CCF for 1-28 CCF a billing period, $5.41 per CCF above that, effective August 2026 billing. 1 CCF is 748 gallons.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $26.30 a month |
| 0 to 14 units | $4.11 |
| 14 to more | $5.41 |
Sewer
Alhambra's bi-monthly sewer service charge for a single-family 5/8-inch meter is $30.49, plus $0.644 per CCF; the city's rate sheet shows it effective August 1, 2021.
Ways to pay less
- Low-income households: $25 off the fixed water charge. Eligible participants receive a $25 rate assistance applied to the fixed water rate portion of the bi-monthly bill. How: Apply through the City's Residential Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program.
- Low-income seniors over 62: Safe, Clean Water parcel tax exemption. Owners over 62 who live in the home and head a low-income household can apply for an exemption from the Safe, Clean Water Program special parcel tax; the FY 2027-28 limit is $106,600 for a 2-person household. How: Submit the claim form to the Safe, Clean Water Program by May 1 each year; call 833-275-7297.
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.