Chula Vista water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Chula Vista houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Sweetwater Authority
Bimonthly fixed charge by meter size (5/8 inch is the typical single-family meter) plus single-family charges per HCF (about 748 gallons) in four tiers.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $20.27 a month |
| 0 to 2 units | $6.10 |
| 2 to 6.5 units | $6.55 |
| 6.5 to 12 units | $6.70 |
| 12 to more | $8.73 |
- Service area
- Sweetwater Authority customers receive a sewer bill every other month from the City of Chula Vista (western Chula Vista).
Otay Water District
Monthly fixed fees (the MWD/CWA fee plus the Monthly System Fee for the meter size) plus a rate per unit used for single-family homes; rates effective with bills mailed January 2026.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $46.77 a month |
| 0 to 9 units | $6.66 |
| 9 to 12 units | $7.23 |
| 12 to more | $8.03 |
Sewer
The sewer service charge for a single-family home is a fixed service charge plus a volume charge based on the average winter water use; Sweetwater customers get a City bill every other month, Otay customers a line on their Otay bill, and southern Chula Vista a line on the annual property tax bill.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Storm drain fee (single-family): $0.70 a month
Pay or manage it
Sources
- Chula Vista sewer rate page (Wayback copy)
- Sweetwater Authority rates
- Otay Water District water rate sheet, Jan 2026
- Otay Water District sewer rate sheet
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.