Recycled Water Rate Schedule 2025-02

Adopted By Resolution No. 25-9450, June 10, 2025 and effective July 1, 2025

Rate RW-1, Metered, Recycled Water Service

Applicability - Applicable to all metered service connections served by the City of Santa Clara Recycled Water System, except for those specific recycled water uses described in Rates RW-2

(1) Monthly Quantity Charges

All use: $5.43 per hundred cubic feet (HCF).

(2) Minimum Monthly Meter Rates

The minimum monthly meter rate will entitle the customer to the quantity of water which the stated monthly minimum charge will purchase at the Monthly Quantity Charge.

water meter size	minimum charge
5/8 x 3/4 inch	$17.80
1 inch	$29.07
1 ½ inch	$57.26
2 inch	$91.08
3 inch	$181.27
4 inch	$282.74
6 inch	$564.59
8 inch	$902.82
10 inch	$1,353.78
12 inch	$1,903.40

Rate RW-2, Fire Services

Applicability - Applicable to separate fire services (automatic sprinklers, private fire hydrants, etc.) required by the City of Santa Clara or insurance underwriters.

(1) Monthly Fire Service Charge

SERVICE SIZE	MONTHLY CHARGE
2 inch	$3.50
4 inch	$19.83
6 inch	$58.33
8 inch	$124.25
10 inch	$223.42
12 inch	$361.08

(2) Special Conditions

Fire Service charges are imposed for maintenance and operation of the metering components, including capital replacement. No charge will be made for water used to extinguish fires or for testing. Any other usage of water through leakage or for general use shall result in the imposition of regular water service rates (Rate RW-1) for a minimum of (3) billing cycles or longer, until such time as illicit use of water through the fire service connection has ceased. Continued water usage through a fire service is a violation of City's Rules and Regulations and may cause interruption of service.

Rate RW-3, Cross Connection Controls

Applicability - Applicable to all service connections where a public cross-connection control device has been required by the City or County Health Department.

(1) Monthly Cross Connection Charge

service size	monthly charge
1 inch	$7.47
2 inch	$11.95
3 inch	$23.89
4 inch	$37.33
6 inch	$74.66
8 inch	$119.46
10 inch	$179.19