Hayward water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Hayward houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Hayward
Hayward adopted water rates effective October 1, 2026: a $43.82 bi-monthly service fee for a 5/8 inch meter ($21.91 a month), plus $8.50 per CCF for 1–8 CCF, $10.06 for 9–18 CCF and $12.36 above 18 CCF per bi-monthly bill. One ccf equals 748 gallons
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $21.91 a month |
| 0 to 4 units | $8.50 |
| 4 to 9 units | $10.06 |
| 9 to more | $12.36 |
- Standards
- The 2025 Water Quality Report says the City met all state and federal drinking water health standards.
- Lead
- The report says there are no known lead service lines in the City’s water distribution system.
Sewer
The City of Hayward’s monthly standard residential sewer charge for a single-family unit is $53.57 from July 1, 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Low-income households: discounted water service fee. Hayward's bi-monthly water service fee for a 5/8 inch meter is $15.35 for low-income residential customers from October 1, 2026, versus $43.82 otherwise. How: Visit the City's low-income discount application page or contact the Revenue Division at 510-583-4610.
Pay or manage it
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.