Yorba Linda water and sewer rates

Who supplies water to Yorba Linda houses, what it costs, and how the sewer charge works.

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Yorba Linda Water District

Yorba Linda Water District, bills monthly: $65.16 a month for a 1-inch meter, the most common single-family meter (over 75% of customers), plus $4.24 per ccf for all water used, from July 1, 2026. Homes with a 5/8- or 3/4-inch meter pay $41.93 a month instead.

Use a monthPrice per unit (CCF, 748 gallons)
Fixed charge$65.16 a month
0 to more$4.24
Source
On average 85% of the water is treated groundwater from the Orange County Groundwater Basin and about 15% is treated imported water (2025 water quality report).
Hardness
District groundwater averaged 347 ppm total hardness as CaCO3 (20 grains per gallon), range 266 to 430, in 2024 sampling.
Lead
Lead at household taps: 90th percentile not detected, 0 of 30 homes over the 15 ppb action level (July 2024). The District found no lead or galvanized service lines needing replacement.
PFAS
The District's PFAS treatment plant has run since December 2021; PFOA and PFOS were not detected in its treated water in 2024.

Sewer

Yorba Linda Water District adds a flat $15.56 monthly sewer maintenance charge (from July 1, 2026) to the water bill of single-family homes with sewers previously administered by the City of Yorba Linda. OC San's regional sewer service fee is separate: an annual charge on the property tax bill.

Ways to pay less

  • Water-saving rebates. Through the Municipal Water District of Orange County, Yorba Linda Water District customers can get turf removal rebates starting at $3 per square foot and a $180 smart sprinkler timer rebate for properties under an acre. Funding is limited. How: Check OC WaterSmart for current rebates before you buy.

Sources

  1. Yorba Linda Water District 2025 water quality report
  2. Yorba Linda Water District: water rates and fees
  3. Yorba Linda Water District: sewer rates and fees
  4. OC San: sewer rates and claim forms
  5. Yorba Linda Water District: 2026 rate study resources
  6. Yorba Linda Water District Prop 218 rate notice
  7. Yorba Linda Water District 2026 water and sewer rate study
  8. Yorba Linda Water District: residential rebates

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.