Tracy water and sewer rates
Who supplies water to Tracy houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.
City of Tracy
City of Tracy water rates effective July 1, 2026: a fixed meter charge of $21.53 a month for a 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch meter plus $2.83 per unit (1 unit = 100 cubic feet) for all water used, billed monthly
| Use a month | Price per unit (CCF, 748 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $21.53 a month |
| 0 to more | $2.83 |
- Source
- In 2025, 56% of Tracy's water came from the Stanislaus River, 39% from the Delta-Mendota Canal and the rest mostly from groundwater pumped from nine wells in the Tracy Subbasin.
- Boron
- Tracy's native groundwater contains boron, a naturally occurring unregulated contaminant; six of the City's wells have elevated levels.
- Lead
- In 35 lead samples (2024), the 90th percentile lead level was 0 and no sites exceeded the action level. The City reports no lead-containing pipes in its distribution system.
- PFAS
- PFOA and PFOS were not detected in 2024-2025 sampling, and the report lists no violations in 2025.
Sewer
City of Tracy residential sewer: a flat $63.37 a month for a single-family home, on the monthly City utility bill.
Other charges on the utility bill
- Storm drain maintenance fee: $1.20 a month
Ways to pay less
- Lawn removal rebate: up to $1 a square foot. For properties built before 2015: up to $1.00 per square foot of lawn removed, up to $1,500 for single-family customers. Synthetic turf and non-permeable hardscape are not eligible. How: Submit the application and photos and wait for the City's Notice to Proceed by email before removing any lawn.
- Smart irrigation controller rebate: up to $150. For homes built before 2016: $12 per active irrigation station or the cost of the controller, whichever is less, up to $150. The controller must be WaterSense labeled. How: Install the controller first, then apply within 90 days of purchase.
Sources
- City of Tracy: Rates and Fees (residential water, sewer, storm drain, garbage)
- City of Tracy: Water Rates Information (effective rates from July 1, 2026)
- City of Tracy Water Rate Study, April 2026 (revised May 2026, with errata)
- City of Tracy 2025 Water Quality Report (CCR)
- City of Tracy: Water Rebates and Incentives
- City of Tracy: Lawn and Turf Removal and Replacement Program
- City of Tracy: Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate (single-family)
Checked October 21, 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.