Santa Maria water and sewer rates
At typical use (10 units, about 7,500 gallons a month), a Santa Maria house pays about $112 a month for water and about $40 for sewer: about $1,830 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to Santa Maria houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Santa Maria Utilities Department
Monthly meter charge for a 3/4-inch or smaller meter plus three tiers per unit (1 unit = 100 cubic feet), January 1, 2026 column.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $49.80 a month |
| 0 to 5 units | $6.12 |
| 5 to 15 units | $6.33 |
| 15 to more | $6.74 |
Sewer
Single-family residential fixed sewer charge per account per month, January 1, 2026 column.
How Santa Maria compares with nearby cities
Water, a month
- Grover Beach · 16 mi$42
- Lompoc · 19 mi$75
- Atascadero · 41 mi$77
- San Luis Obispo · 26 mi$85
- Arroyo Grande · 15 mi$90
- Santa Maria$112
Water only, at each city's typical use; sewer is left out because some cities bill it on the tax bill.
Sources
Checked October 28, 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.
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