Fresno water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Fresno houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Fresno
City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities, billed monthly: a meter service charge by meter size plus one flat quantity charge per 100 cubic feet (HCF) for all customer classes
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $13.50 a month |
| 0 to more | $1.74 |
- Source
- Groundwater from about 260 City wells plus surface water treated at City treatment plants.
- Hardness
- Total hardness averaged 129 mg/L (range 87 to 150) in 2025 testing.
- Lead
- 53 home tap samples were tested for lead in August 2025; no site exceeded the 15 ug/L action level.
- PFAS
- In quarterly testing some wells exceeded the new PFAS standards and were removed from service. The City met all state and federal water quality standards for 2025.
Sewer
Sewer is a flat monthly charge per single-family home on the City utility bill ($25.75 a unit per month), not based on how much water you use.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 62+: 10% off sewer. For single-family homes where the sewer account is in the senior's name and only seniors or their dependents live there. How: Send the Utilities Senior Citizen Discount Application to Utilities Billing & Collection.
- Low-income households: $5 a month off water and $5 off trash. Qualified low-income customers get $5 a month off water and $5 a month off residential solid waste, up to $120 in 12 months. Funds are first-come, first-served and you must reapply each year. How: Apply online or mail the Utilities Affordability Credit Application to P.O. Box 2069, Fresno, CA 93718-2069.
- Lawn to Garden rebate: $4 a square foot. The City pays $4 per square foot (a temporary, grant-funded increase while funds remain) to replace a front lawn with water-efficient plants. At least 200 square feet; homes up to 10,000 square feet. How: Apply through the WaterWeb Customer Portal; a City Landscape Water Conservation Specialist schedules a required consultation before you start.
- One free bulky-item pickup a year. City solid waste customers in good standing get one curbside pickup of a bulky item (couch, mattress, water heater) per year at no extra cost. How: Call 3-1-1 or (559) 621-2489, or use the FresGO app.
- Catch leaks with EyeOnWater. The City's free EyeOnWater app tracks your water use and sends alerts when unusual activity may indicate a leak. How: Register at fresno.eyeonwater.com/signup with the account number on your utility bill.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2026 | Last day for a Lawn to Garden project to get City approval to begin. |
Sources
- City of Fresno 2025 Water Quality Report
- City of Fresno Lawn to Garden rebate
- City of Fresno Water Conservation Program
Checked October 20, 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.