Salinas water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Salinas houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
Cal Water - Salinas
Cal Water tariff SVR-1-R: a 5/8 x 3/4-inch meter service charge per month plus per-CCF quantity rates; 1 CCF is 100 cubic feet (approximately 748 gallons).
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $36.61 a month |
| 0 to 6 units | $1.24 |
| 6 to 12 units | $4.96 |
| 12 to 17 units | $6.19 |
| 17 to more | $9.29 |
- Service area
- The SVR-1-R tariff territory is Salinas and vicinity, Monterey County, including the Bolsa Knolls, Las Lomas, Oak Hills, Country Meadows, and the Buena Vista service area.
- Added charges
- All bills are subject to Schedule UF (CPUC reimbursement fee) and applicable surcharges and surcredits on Schedules RSF, CAP and AS.
Sewer
The monthly residential sewer rate is $16.68 from July 1, 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Residential sewer bill payment assistance. Eligible residential customers may receive a one-time annual sewer bill payment assistance of 15%. How: Questions go to the City Finance Department at (831) 758-7211.
- Low-income Cal Water customers: bill credit. Qualifying low-income individually metered residential customers are eligible for credits as shown on Schedule CAP. How: See Schedule CAP in the Cal Water tariff.
- Seniors 65+: exempt from the city's tax on gas and water bills. The city levies a five to six percent tax on telecommunications, gas, water and some TV services; Salinas residents aged 65 or higher are exempt from paying it. How: Apply with the City Finance Department; the city's page has the application and says to bring a copy of a recent utility bill.
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.