Water Rates

Delivering safe and reliable water while maintaining fiscal responsibility of ratepayer funds is an essential part of Rainbow Water’s commitment to service.

Periodic adjustments to water rates are necessary to meet the demands of maintaining and improving infrastructure in order to keep reliably delivering water to ratepayers.

Rainbow Water systems and infrastructure related to water usage, charges, and rules and regulations regarding water and wastewater service charges are featured in the PDF documents below.

Read more about the Capacity Fee Report, 2024 Rate Brochure, Rate Adoption, Rate Study Report and Prop 218 notice.

RMWD Water Rate Sheet December 2024 RMWD Newsletter June 2024 - Rate Update RMWD Newsletter November 2023 - Pass-through Rate Update RMWD Rate Study Report June 27, 2023 Prop 218 Notice

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Understanding Your Water Bill

Rainbow Water is a government agency established in 1953 with a mission to deliver safe and reliable water to the community. The District is only allowed to charge for the cost to provide service without markup or profit. Any unused funds are held in reserve to help cover costs in future years and keep rates lower. The majority of the bill accounts for the purchase of imported water sourced over…

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Planning for the Future

Rainbow Water Completes Historic Detachment from San Diego County Water Authority

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Understanding Your Water Bill

Planning for the Future

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