Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Rates

Water is an essential resource we rely on every day. To ensure that residents and businesses continue to receive safe, reliable, and high-quality service, it is vital that we continue to invest in Santa Monica’s water and wastewater systems.

To support this commitment, the City has launched a comprehensive five-year Water and Wastewater Rate Study. This effort aims to create a sustainable financial plan that maintains the integrity of our water infrastructure while keeping water rates affordable over the long term. Even with potential rate adjustments, Santa Monica remains among the cities with the lowest water rates in the region.

Thanks to our community’s commitment to local water resources and water conservation, Santa Monica has significantly reduced its reliance on imported water. However, ongoing investment is still needed to modernize our aging infrastructure—including decades-old pipelines, reservoirs, and pump stations. These upgrades are critical to ensuring emergency preparedness and continued, dependable service.

In addition to improving reliability, these investments help safeguard our community against service disruptions from earthquakes or other emergencies, while giving us greater control over water costs and supply resilience.

Contact Us

For questions or comments about Santa Monica's Water and Wastewater Rate Study, please contact the Water Resources Division:

(310) 458-8531 | water.resources@santamonica.gov

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