South Pasadena water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to South Pasadena houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of South Pasadena
City's posted calendar year 2023 water rates: Tier 1 $3.75, Tier 2 $4.72, Tier 3 $5.53, and a $94.28 meter service charge for a 3/4-inch meter. The page does not state the rate units or the meter charge's billing period; the page also lists a 14-cent efficiency fee, not included here.
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $47.14 a month |
| 0 to 7.5 units | $3.75 |
| 7.5 to 15 units | $4.72 |
| 15 to more | $5.53 |
Sewer
Single family fixed sewer charge of $30.45 per EDU per bi-month on the city's calendar year 2023 rate page.
Ways to pay less
- Low-income seniors over 62: Safe, Clean Water parcel tax exemption. Owners over 62 who live in the home and head a low-income household can apply for an exemption from the Safe, Clean Water Program special parcel tax; the FY 2027-28 limit is $106,600 for a 2-person household. How: Submit the claim form to the Safe, Clean Water Program by May 1 each year; call 833-275-7297.
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.