Chino water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Chino houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Chino
City of Chino budget-based water rates in three tiers: an indoor-budget tier (Tier 1), an outdoor-budget tier (Tier 2) and a highest-priced tier for use beyond the budget (Tier 3), with a monthly Readiness-to-Serve Charge by meter size. The City's 2018 notice lists a monthly charge and rates by tier, stepping up each July 1 through July 1, 2022; the 2022 column is shown. Call the City utility line (909-334-3264) with questions.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $27.73 a month |
| 0 to 8.82 units | $2.23 |
| 8.82 to more | $3.31 |
- Source
- The City of Chino’s drinking water supply is a blend of surface water from the State Water Project via the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and groundwater from wells; in 2025 treated groundwater was approximately 73 percent of the supply.
- Lead
- In the City’s 2024 lead and copper sampling the 90th percentile was 3.80 ppb against an action level of 15 ppb, with no violation reported.
Sewer
The City's 2018 notice lists a single-family sewer charge of $15.26 from July 1, 2022. A separate City rate sheet lists a monthly sewer rate of $29.45 for FY 2026/27 ($27.02 for FY 2025/26).
Ways to pay less
- Ask for a water budget adjustment. The City offers variances that give an increased water allowance for licensed care facilities, medical needs, large families, livestock and other unique circumstances. How: Call 909-334-3264 or use the variance request form at cityofchino.org.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Chino: 2018 Prop 218 water and sewer rate notice
- City of Chino: water rates brochure
- City of Chino: 2025 water quality report
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.