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25 SECTION 25 CONDITIONS FOR WATER SERVICE
25.01 SERVICE AREA
Water service shall be furnished by the District only to
property within (annexed to) a water improvement district within
the District’s service area. Water service to property located
outside an improvement district may be furnished only upon prior
approval of the Board of Directors. Temporary water service to
property located outside an improvement district may be
furnished, in accordance with Section 25.03 D.15., upon the
approval of the General Manager.
25.02 DEFINITION OF "HCF" AND "UNIT OF WATER"
As used in the Code the terms "HCF" and "unit of water" are
interchangeable and each shall mean 100 cubic feet or 748
gallons of water.
25.03 DEFINITIONS OF WATER SERVICE CATEGORIES, WATER RATES, CHARGES
AND FEES
Water service furnished by the District shall be under the
categories of services and at the rates, charges and fees as set
forth in Appendix A, Section 25.
All District water rates, charges and fees are subject to Board
approval of rate increases beginning January 1, 2023 and
periodically thereafter through December 31, 2027. The
increases shall be the amount sufficient to cover pass-through
costs from wholesale water and energy suppliers, and increases
in overall non-supplier costs, in addition to increases in pass-
through costs, not to exceed the annual increase in the Consumer
Price Index-U for the San Diego-Carlsbad Area as of January 31
of the preceding year.
Five-year periodic pass–through rate increases or decreases from
District wholesalers – All District water rates, charges and
fees are subject to periodic rate changes from the District’s
public agency wholesalers for a five-year period beginning
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027.
A.Set-up Fees for Accounts A set-up fee shall be charged for
each account transferred to another customer. See Appendix
A, 25.03 A. for charges. A deposit will be required of all
customers who do not own the property to be served. See
Appendix A, 25.04 A. for deposit amounts.
B. Monthly Fixed MWD & CWA Charges Each potable water service
customer shall pay a monthly MWD and CWA fixed system
charge, as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 B. Proceeds of
the charge will be used to pay for operating and
maintenance costs, including the following: MWD Readiness-
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to-Serve Charge and Capacity Reservation Charge; CWA
Infrastructure Access Charge, Customer Service Charge,
Emergency Storage Charge, and Supply Reliability Charge.
The MWD & CWA charge is based on the size of the water
meter(s) in service with the exception of upsizing the
meter for individually metered residential fire service, as
described in Section 38.03 of the Code. The MWD & CWA
charge shall start upon installation of the meter.
C. Monthly Fixed System Charges Each water service customer
shall pay a monthly fixed system charge, as set forth in
Appendix A, 25.03 C. Proceeds of the charge will be used
to pay for water system replacement, maintenance, and
operation expenses. The system charge is based on the
customer class and the size of the water meter(s) in
service. For individually metered residential fire
service, as outlined in Section 38.03 of the Code, the size
and fee would be set based on water use requirements
without additional fire capacity. The system charge shall
start upon installation of the meter.
D.Categories of Water Service The definitions and rates and
charges for water service furnished by the District shall
be as follows:
1. DOMESTIC RESIDENTIAL WATER
(a)Defined as: Water service for single residential
and individually metered attached households as
well as other domestic uses (other than that
provided for in Paragraph 2.(a)).
(b) Base Rate: The tiered base rates of water
furnished under this category shall be set forth
in Appendix A, 25.03 D.1.(b).
(c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for water service is set forth in Appendix A,
25.03 C.1.
2. MULTI-RESIDENTIAL WATER
(a)Defined as: Master metered water service for
multiple residential households, for example,
duplexes, townhomes, apartments, and mobile
homes.
(b)Base Rate: The tiered base rates of water
furnished for each dwelling unit in this category
shall be as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03
D.2.(b).
(c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for water service is set forth in Appendix A,
25.03 C.2.
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3. BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL WATER
(a)Defined as: Potable water service for commercial
and industrial establishments.
(b)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished
under this category shall be determined as set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.3.(b).
(c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for water service is set forth in Appendix A,
25.03 C.3.
4.NON-PUBLIC IRRIGATION AND COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE USING
POTABLE WATER
(a)Non-public irrigation is potable water service
provided solely for irrigation of landscape or
landscaping, as defined in Section 0.02 of this
Code.
(b) Commercial agricultural engaged in the growing or
raising of livestock, in conformity with
recognized practices of husbandry, for the
purpose of commerce, trade or industry, or
agricultural horticultural or floricultural
products and produced,
(i) for human consumption or for the market,
or
(ii) for the feeding of fowl or livestock
produced for human consumption or for the
market, or
(iii) for feeding fowl or livestock for the
purpose of obtaining their products for
human consumption or for the market, such
products to be grown or raised on a
parcel of land having an area of not less
than one acre utilized exclusively
therefore.
(c)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished
under this category shall be determined as set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.4.(c).
(d) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for water service is set forth in Appendix A,
25.03 C.4.
5.PUBLICLY-OWNED WATER
(a)Defined as: Potable water service for publicly-
owned establishments and/or entities exempt from
District property taxes.
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(b)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished
under this category shall be determined as set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.5.(b).
(c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for water service is set forth in Appendix A,
25.03 C.5.
6.PUBLIC IRRIGATION WATER
(a)Defined as: Potable water service provided
solely for irrigation of publicly-owned landscape
or landscaping as defined in Section 0.02 of this
Code and/or entities exempt from District
property taxes.
(b)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished
under this category shall be determined as set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.6.(b).
(c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for water service is set forth in Appendix A,
25.03 C.6.
7.CONSTRUCTION WATER
(a)Defined as: Potable water service for
construction or for temporary purposes pursuant
to Section 31 of this Code.
(b) The rates for water furnished under this category
is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.7.(b).
(c) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for water service is set forth in Appendix A,
25.03 C.7.
8.RECYCLED WATER – NON-PUBLIC IRRIGATION, CONSTRUCTION,
AND CERTAIN NON-IRRIGATION PURPOSES
(a)Defined as: Non-potable and recycled water service
provided for irrigation of landscaping, as defined
in Section 0.02 of the Code, and certain non-
irrigation purposes, other than domestic use, in
compliance with federal, state, and local laws and
regulations regarding use of recycled water.
(b)The provisions of this Code, relating to use of
recycled water, set forth in Section 26 of the Code,
including but not limited to cross-connections and
backflow protective devices, shall be strictly
enforced in connection with the use of recycled
water.
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(c)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished
under this category shall be determined as set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.8.(c).
(d) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for recycled water service is set forth in
Appendix A, 25.03 C.8.
9.RECYCLED WATER - COMMERCIAL
(a)Defined as: Non-potable and recycled water service
provided for commercial customers, as defined in
Section 0.02 of the Code, and certain non-irrigation
purposes, other than domestic use, in compliance
with federal, state and local laws and regulations
regarding use of recycled water.
(b)The provisions of this Code, relating to use of
recycled water, set forth in Section 26 of the Code,
including but not limited to cross-connections and
backflow protective devices, shall be strictly
enforced in connection with the use of recycled
water.
(c)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished
under this category shall be determined as set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.9.(c).
(d) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for recycled water service is set forth in
Appendix A, 25.03 C.8.
10.RECYCLED WATER – PUBLIC IRRIGATION
(a)Defined as: Non-potable and recycled water service
provided for irrigation of publicly-owned
landscaping, as defined in Section 0.02 of the Code,
and/or entities exempt from District property taxes,
and certain non-irrigation purposes, other than
domestic use, in compliance with federal, state and
local laws and regulations regarding use of recycled
water.
(b)The provisions of this Code, relating to use of
recycled water, set forth in Section 26 of the Code,
including but not limited to cross-connections and
backflow protective devices, shall be strictly
enforced in connection with the use of recycled
water.
(c)Base Rate: The base rate for water furnished
under this category shall be determined as set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.10.(c).
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(d) Monthly system charge: The monthly system charge
for recycled water service is set forth in
Appendix A, 25.03 C.8.
11. POTABLE INTERIM BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL WATER
(a) Defined as: Potable water service provided by
the District on a temporary basis to business and
commercial customers in Improvement District 7
(ID 7) pursuant to individual agreements.
(b)If capacity fees have not been paid by the
customer, the rates for water furnished under
this category is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03
D.11.(b).
(c)If the customer has paid equivalent capacity and
annexation fees, the rates and charges for water
furnished under this category shall be the rates
set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 D.3.(b).
(d)The applicable monthly system charge shall be the
same rates charged to customers in the same
category of service on a permanent meter basis
per Appendix A, 25.03 C.3.
(e)Conversion to Permanent Service. At such time as
use expires, the customer shall be required to
pay all unpaid fees in effect at the time the
permanent use is implemented.
12.POTABLE INTERIM NON-PUBLIC IRRIGATION AND COMMERCIAL
AGRICULTURE WATER
(a) Defined as: Potable water service provided by
the District on a temporary basis to non-public
irrigation and commercial agriculture customers
in Improvement District 7 (ID 7).
(b)If capacity fees have not been paid by the
customer, the rates for water furnished under
this category is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03
D.12.(b).
(c)If the customer has paid capacity and annexation
fees, the rates and charges for water furnished
under this category shall be the rates set forth
in Appendix A, 25.03 D.4.(c).
(d)The applicable monthly system charge shall be the
same rates charged to customers in the same
category of service on a permanent meter basis
per Appendix A, 25.03 C.4.
(e) Conversion to Permanent Service. At such time as
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use expires, the customer shall be required to
pay all unpaid fees in effect at the time the
permanent use is implemented.
13. TANK TRUCKS
(a)Defined as: Water service provided for the
filling of tanks on motor vehicles transporting
water used for other than earth grading purposes,
which service shall be made only through a
portable meter issued by the District to a
customer specifically for use in accordance with
the provisions herein for such service.
(b)The rate for metered water furnished under this
category is reflected in Appendix A, 25.03.D.13.
(b), plus a monthly system charge at the rate set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.4.
(c)Requirements for Use of Water Meter
(1)To receive such service, the customer must
make a deposit for the use a water meter
furnished by the District. The fee is set
forth in Appendix A, 31.03 A.1.
(2)Upon termination of the service, the Dis-
trict will refund the amount of deposit
remaining after making the following
deductions:
(i)Cost of repairing or replacing the
meter, fire hydrant and/or any fittings
damaged or lost while in use; and
(ii)Unpaid charges for water or other
applicable charges.
(3)Prior to the end of each six month period
following issuance of a meter under this
section, or at the request of the District,
whichever is earlier, the customer shall
return the meter to the District for
inspection, repair, or calibration as deemed
necessary by the District.
(4)Payment for water service under this cate-
gory shall be made as follows:
(i)The bill shall be based on the amount
of water actually used, which shall be
determined by the District’s reading of
the meter or by a report made by the
customer to the District in the manner
prescribed by the District.
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(ii) Where the actual amount of water used
cannot be determined as provided in
(i), the District will issue a bill
based on a District estimate of the
amount of water used, as determined by
the District. Such estimates shall be
reconciled with actual amounts used
when the customer returns the meter to
the District as provided in paragraph 3
above.
(iii)Payments shall be made as specified on
the bill.
14.WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
(a)Defined as: Water service for real property
outside the service area of the District.
(b)This service will be provided only upon prior
approval of the General Manager when there is a
surplus of water over and above the existing
needs for service in the District. This service
is temporary and may be terminated upon written
notice from the District. Customers for this
service are sometimes referred to as "outside
users."
(c)Customers applying for this category of service
shall pay an application fee as set forth in
Appendix A, 25.03 D.14.(c).
(d)The rate for metered water furnished under this
category shall be charged the rate as described
in Appendix A, 25.03 D.14.(d), plus a monthly
system charge at the rate set forth in Appendix
A, 25.03 C.5.
(e)Customers requesting only fire service or a fire
hydrant under this category shall be charged a
capacity fee based on one (1) EDU for a permanent
meter in the improvement district from which the
fire service derives its flow, plus a monthly
system charge at the rate set forth in Appendix
A, 25.03 D.16.(c).
15.WATER SERVICE OUTSIDE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
(a)Defined as: Water service for property located
within the boundaries of the District, but not
within a water improvement district. Customers
for this service are sometimes referred to as
"outside users."
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(b)Customers applying for this service shall pay an
application fee as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03
D.15.(b). The District will review the
application to determine whether the land to be
served should be annexed to an improvement
district. If it is determined that annexation is
not practical, the Board of Directors may
authorize service as an outside user. This
service will be reviewed periodically until it is
determined that the property must be annexed to
an improvement district or that service must be
terminated.
(c) The rate for metered water furnished under this
category is as set forth in Appendix A, 25.03
D.15.(c), plus a monthly system charge as set
forth in Appendix A, 25.03 C.5.
(d)Upon approval of the Board of Directors, a cus-
tomer, who has paid all construction costs for
facilities necessary to serve the customer's
property in lieu of annexation to a water
improvement district, shall be exempt from the
provision for this category of service.
16.SERVICE FOR FIRE PROTECTION
(a)Defined as: Water service provided by the Dis-
trict solely to feed fire hydrants or fire
sprinkler systems from lines or laterals con-
nected to District water mains.
(b)The District will not make a charge for the
quantity of water used for fire protection
purposes.
(c)The monthly system charge for this category
of service is set forth in Appendix A, 25.03
D.16.(c) for each connection to a District water
main made for fire protection service.
17.WATER SERVICE UNDER SPECIAL AGREEMENTS
(a)Defined as: Water service provided under express
agreements approved by the Board of Directors for
service to golf courses and other entities, which
service may be curtailed or interrupted by the
District under conditions provided in such
agreements.
(b)For water service under this category the base
rate shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.
E.Energy Charges for Pumping Water
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In addition to water rates and other charges provided for
in this Section 25.03, customers shall be charged an energy
pumping charge based on the quantity of water used and the
elevation to which the water has been lifted to provide
service.
1.Potable Water Energy Pumping Charge: The energy
pumping charge for potable water shall be made at the
rate set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 E.1.
2.Recycled Water Energy Pumping Charge: The energy
pumping charge for recycled water shall be made at the
rate set forth in Appendix A, 25.03 E.2.
25.04 DEPOSITS BY LESSEES OR NON-OWNERS OF PROPERTY
A.AMOUNT OF DEPOSIT
The customer's deposit shall be applied to reduce or
satisfy any delinquent payment or other amount due the
District at the time of termination of water service to
the customer. Any portion of the deposit remaining, after
satisfaction of the amount due, shall be refunded to the
customer that made the deposit.
The deposits listed per Appendix A, 25.04 A. may be waived
for a new residential applicant where the applicant
demonstrates credit worthiness based upon prior utility
payments or a non-delinquent water account for one year or
other similar evidence of credit.
B.REFUND OF DEPOSIT
Where funds have been on deposit for twelve months in a
domestic service account and there has been no more than
one delinquent payment on that account during that period,
the District will apply a credit to the water account in
the amount of the deposit.
C.LETTER OF CREDIT
A letter of credit, in a form approved by the General
Manager or Department Head of Finance, may be submitted to
the District to satisfy the deposit requirements.
25.05 SERVICE TO SUBSEQUENT CUSTOMERS
After a water meter has been installed for a customer and all
fees and charges have been paid, water service may be furnished
to a subsequent customer through the water meter installed
without payment of further charges, except for the set-up fee
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for transferred accounts, payment of delinquent charges for the
applicant's service or other deposits that may be required by
this Code.