Ridgecrest water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Ridgecrest houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Indian Wells Valley Water District
Monthly billing schedule, rates effective January 1, 2026; the Zone Charge is assessed as a multiple of the customer's zone against their usage.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $61.18 a month |
| 0 to 20 units | $2.67 |
| 20 to more | $7.92 |
- Source
- The water supply comes from 11 wells that draw water from the Indian Wells Valley Aquifer.
- Arsenic
- Arsenic was detected at 1.49 ppb in 2025, with no violation.
- Hardness
- Total hardness was 74 ppm in 2023.
Sewer
The Kern County 2025-26 rate book lists a $378.44 sewer service charge per parcel for Single Family Residence, Lighting & Landscaping, and others as scheduled, footnoted on its Ridgecrest line.
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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.