South Lake Tahoe water and sewer rates
At typical use (6 units, about 4,500 gallons a month), a South Lake Tahoe house pays about $84 a month for water and about $69 for sewer: about $1,850 a year. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
Who supplies water to South Lake Tahoe houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Fiscal year 2026-2027 rates took effect July 1, 2026: $70.11 monthly base for a 3/4" meter, $2.36 per CCF for 1-15 CCF and $3.53 per CCF above 15 CCF for single family.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $70.11 a month |
| 0 to 15 units | $2.36 |
| 15 to more | $3.53 |
Sewer
Charged per sewer unit at $23.16 a month for a single family dwelling.
How South Lake Tahoe compares with nearby cities
Water, a month
- Reno · 43 mi$40
- Sparks · 47 mi$40
- Carson City · 20 mi$49
- Placerville · 46 mi$68
- South Lake Tahoe$84
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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