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Montebello water and sewer rates

Who supplies water to Montebello houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.

San Gabriel Valley Water Company (El Monte/Whittier system)

San Gabriel Valley Water Company, Los Angeles County Tariff Area conservation rates for metered residential customers (portions of Montebello are in its territory): a monthly service charge plus three tiers per Ccf, the Schedule LA-AS surcharges per Ccf, a $4.45-a-month sur-credit for customers not formerly served by the City of Montebello's water system, and a 0.70% surcharge to fund the Public Utilities Commission.

Use a monthPrice per unit (CCF, 748 gallons)
Fixed charge$28.53 a month
0 to 10 units$5.50
10 to 20 units$6.23
20 to more$7.91
Source
Except in its Whittier/Santa Fe Springs area, the company's 2025 water was groundwater from the Main San Gabriel Basin.
Standards
The company says the water it supplied in 2025 met all state and federal drinking water standards.
Lead pipes
Its service line inventory found no lead or galvanized service lines requiring replacement.

San Gabriel Valley Water Company (former City of Montebello system)

San Gabriel Valley Water Company acquired the City of Montebello's water system in 2023. Its Los Angeles County Tariff Area conservation rates apply to metered residential customers (excluding apartments, trailer parks and other master-metered facilities) in its territory, which includes portions of Montebello: a monthly service charge plus three tiers per Ccf, the Schedule LA-AS surcharges per Ccf (its $4.45 monthly sur-credit excludes customers formerly served by the City's water system), and a 0.70% surcharge to fund the Public Utilities Commission.

Use a monthPrice per unit (CCF, 748 gallons)
Fixed charge$33.01 a month
0 to 10 units$5.50
10 to 20 units$6.23
20 to more$7.91
History
San Gabriel Valley Water Company acquired the City of Montebello's water system effective February 10, 2023.
Lead testing
Lead and copper monitoring for the Montebello system was completed in 2025 with 20 samples.
Standards
The company says the water it supplied in 2025 met all state and federal drinking water standards.

South Montebello Irrigation District

South Montebello Irrigation District, rates for fiscal year 2026-2027: a readiness-to-serve (meter base) charge and a dwelling unit charge, plus residential water rates per unit for 1 to 5, 6 to 25, and 26 and over units per month.

Use a monthPrice per unit (CCF, 748 gallons)
Fixed charge$57.47 a month
0 to 5 units$2.58
5 to 25 units$3.63
25 to more$4.48
Source
Local deep groundwater wells, plus groundwater bought from Montebello Land and Water Company in 2025.
PFAS
On September 10, 2026 the District reported that PFAS notification and response levels were exceeded in its drinking water wells.
Lead pipes
Its lead service line inventory found no lead service lines in the water system.

Sewer

LA County Sanitation District No. 2 wastewater service charge, collected on the property tax roll: $232 per single-family home for 2026-27 ($19.33 a month).

Ways to pay less

  • Low-income seniors over 62: Safe, Clean Water parcel tax exemption. Owners over 62 who live in the home and head a low-income household can apply for an exemption from the Safe, Clean Water Program special parcel tax; the FY 2027-28 limit is $106,600 for a 2-person household. How: Submit the claim form to the Safe, Clean Water Program by May 1 each year; call 833-275-7297.
  • Low water use: reduced sewer charge. District No. 2 parcels with significantly lower water usage may be eligible for a reduced sewer service charge rate. How: Eligibility follows the Master Service Charge Ordinance of County Sanitation District No. 2.
  • Low-income households: San Gabriel Valley Water discount. San Gabriel Valley Water Company's Customer Assistance Program (CAP) gives qualifying low-income households a discount on water bills; households with a CARE discount on electric or gas may also qualify. How: Submit the CAP application to the water company by hand, mail or email; renew every two years.

Dates

WhenWhat
May 1, 2027Deadline for low-income seniors to apply for the Safe, Clean Water Program parcel tax exemption for FY 2027-28.

Pay or manage it

Sources

  1. San Gabriel Valley Water Co. Schedule LA-1C
  2. San Gabriel Valley Water Co. Schedule AA-UF
  3. San Gabriel Valley Water Co. Schedule LA-AS
  4. City of Montebello: water services
  5. San Gabriel Valley Water Co. 2025 Consumer Confidence Report
  6. South Montebello Irrigation District water rates 2026-2027
  7. South Montebello Irrigation District 2025 water quality report
  8. South Montebello Irrigation District PFAS notification, September 10, 2026
  9. CPUC decision appendix: San Gabriel Valley Water Co. Los Angeles County Division
  10. Metropolitan Water District Resolution 9397 (FY 2026/27 tax rate)
  11. Central Basin Municipal Water District: service area
  12. LA County Public Works Safe Clean Water tax layer: median Montebello single-family tax
  13. LA County Public Works Safe Clean Water tax layer description
  14. Safe, Clean Water Program: FY 2027-28 low-income senior exemption form
  15. Safe, Clean Water Program: tax appeal procedures and guidelines
  16. Metropolitan Water District FY 2026/27 water standby charge resolution
  17. San Gabriel Valley Water Co.: Customer Assistance Program

Checked October 21, 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.