Bakersfield water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Bakersfield houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
California Water Service (Bakersfield)
Cal Water customers only. Residential metered service, effective 1/1/2026: a monthly service charge for the 5/8 x 3/4-inch meter plus a charge per CCF
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $28.76 a month |
| 0 to 6 units | $0.82 |
| 6 to 14 units | $3.24 |
| 14 to 26 units | $4.05 |
| 26 to more | $6.08 |
Sewer
The city's annual sewer rate rises from $247 to $475 starting July 1.
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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.