California City water and sewer rates
At typical use (10 units, about 7,500 gallons a month), a California City house pays about $46 a month for water and about $40 for sewer: about $1,030 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to California City houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Pay or manage it
City of California City
Monthly 3/4-inch meter base $30 with the first 6 units included; one unit is 100 cubic feet. Rates effective July 1, 2020, per the city's May 2026 fee schedule.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $30.00 a month |
| 0 to 6 units | $0.00 |
| 6 to 9 units | $5.00 |
| 9 to 15 units | $1.00 |
| 15 to 25 units | $2.00 |
| 25 to 40 units | $3.00 |
| 40 to more | $4.00 |
Sewer
Regular residential sewer is a flat $40.00 a month, combined with the water bill.
How California City compares with nearby cities
Water, a month
- California City$46
- Adelanto · 46 mi$59
- Ridgecrest · 35 mi$85
- Palmdale · 41 mi$97
Water only, at each city's typical use; sewer is left out because some cities bill it on the tax bill.
Sources
Checked October 29, 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.
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