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We get this question a lot: “My friend in Temecula (or San Diego, or any other urban area) has a water bill that is lower than mine.   Why are RMWD’s fixed water fees higher than theirs?”  It is a valid question for which there is no simple answer.  Here are some of the reasons our rate structure is different than other areas:

Sewer systems are only meant to flush the three P's—pee, poop and paper.

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There are several reasons why it is helpful to be able to locate and read your water meter. 

The fees vary depending on the Capacity Class chosen. Refer to the New Water and Sewer Service Rates Chart below:

No, easements protect the utility on your property and are our access to the utility for preventative maintenance, repair and emergency situations. Tree roots can impede on the utility causing damage and eventually a line break. Trees, shrubs, fencing and any structures are not allowed in the easement without written consent of the District.

A Memorandum of Understanding must be completed and submitted for approval. Staff will evaluate the water usage history to determine if the smaller meter can handle the water usage. This is based on the prior 12-month usage history. Capacity Class B or a reference meter size of 3/4-inch is only available to properties with a lot size less than 0.5 acres.

Understand that it is necessary to install a backflow preventer in any situation where incoming water and wastewater have a chance of being crossconnected.

First, during the fall of 2018, we performed a comprehensive Cost of Service study to analyze our costs and ensure that fees are set at the appropriate level based on a customer’s use of the system.   Every customer owns a share of the entire water system and we try to base our fees on how much of an impact their use has on our systems.  We think everyone could agree that it makes sense that…

Contact the Engineering Department with the address or Assessor’s Parcel Number to determine if there is water or sewer available for the parcel. If water and sewer is available, the property owner must fill out a new service form for a new water meter and sewer connection. Once the forms are submitted with fees paid, the owner must hire a private contractor with a Class A: General Engineering…

Contact our Engineering Department at (760) 728-1178 with your address or Assessor’s Parcel Number to determine which pressure zone you are in. The following equation is what is used to obtain an approximate static water pressure: (Pressure zone elevation – site or meter elevation) X 0.433 psi/ft = static water pressure in psi. To determine the exact static water pressure at your property, you can…

Construction meters are used for short term construction purposes only. Please submit the Construction Meter Application and fees for installation and deposit (cash or check only) to the District with the location the meter will be installed. Construction meters are installed on Fire Hydrants and Wharf Heads only. Installation or relocation requests require 48 hour advance notice.

Please email engineering@rainbowmwd.com with the location, address, street names or delineated Thomas Bros map and facilities you are inquiring about

You can see current engineering projects using our mapping tool.

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The property owner may be required to extend the facilities to the frontage of the property. The design, construction and associated costs are the responsibility of the property owner. The property owner may also apply for a remote water meter.

Sewer capacity fees are dependent on the square footage of the residence. Refer to Sewer Capacity Fee Chart below. Please note that sewer permits will expire after two years unless they are renewed before the expiration date.

A water meter installed on a waterline not abutting the property it serves is called a Remote Meter. In order to apply for a remote meter, you must fill out a Remote Meter Application and submit it with the following:

Requirements for installation of wells or septic tanks are regulated by the County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health Land and Water Quality Division at 1-800-253-9933.

Before any kind of excavation, call Dig Alert at 811. This is a free service that will contact agencies to mark any utilities in the area that you delineate. If your project lies within a water or sewer utility easement,  you must fill out an Encroachment application for District approval. Once reviewed an Encroachment Permit may be granted. Once completed and recorded, you may proceed with your…

For more details on the Water Service Upgrade Project click here.