Newport Beach water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Newport Beach houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Newport Beach
City of Newport Beach: a fixed water service charge based on meter size ($36.59 a month for a domestic meter under 1 inch, FY 26/27 fee schedule) plus a commodity charge of $4.36 per 100 cubic feet (one HCF, 748 gallons), on the municipal services statement.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $36.59 a month |
| 0 to more | $4.36 |
- Source
- A blend of about 85% groundwater and 15% imported surface water. The groundwater comes from four City wells in Fountain Valley; the imported water is mostly from the Colorado Aqueduct, treated at Metropolitan's Diemer plant.
- Hardness
- Total hardness averaged 232 ppm as CaCO3 (14 grains per gallon) in the City's groundwater and 236 ppm (14 grains per gallon) in Metropolitan's treated surface water, in 2025.
- Lead
- Lead was not detected in any of 30 homes tested at the tap in 2024, and the City's 2024 inventory found no lead or galvanized service lines requiring replacement.
- Standards
- The City says its drinking water meets or exceeds all federal and California water quality standards.
Sewer
City of Newport Beach sewer service fee (FY 26/27 fee schedule): $15.65 a month for a 5/8-, 3/4- or 1-inch meter, plus a sewer use fee of $0.57 per 100 cubic feet of water. The City's sewer system carries sewage to OC San for treatment; OC San's sewer service fee is a separate annual charge on the property tax bill.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Recycling fee: $6.59 a month
Ways to pay less
- Free meter check for a suspected leak. If you suspect a leak or get a higher than normal water bill, City customer service staff will come and check your water meter. Fixing a leak on your side of the meter may be your responsibility. How: Call the Utilities Department at 949-644-3011.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | City water and sewer rates rise: $41.59 a month water service charge for a 5/8- or 3/4-inch meter and $4.46 per HCF; sewer $18.95 a month plus $0.59 per HCF. |
Pay or manage it
- Pay your City municipal bill (water, sewer, recycling) ↗
- Start or stop City water and sewer service ↗
Sources
- City of Newport Beach Resolution No. 2023-74 (water rates)
- City of Newport Beach Resolution No. 2023-75 (sewer rates)
- City of Newport Beach: Nov. 14, 2023 staff report on water and sewer rates
- City of Newport Beach: potable water rates and charges
- City of Newport Beach 2026 Annual Water Quality Report
- City of Newport Beach: water quality
- City of Newport Beach: leak detection and repairs
- OC San: sewer rates and claim forms
- Metropolitan Water District: 2026/27 water standby charge resolution
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.