Water Rates

To learn more about monthly meter charges, rate structures, rules and regulations, RMWD systems and infrastructure related to water usage, charges, and rules and regulations regarding water and wastewater service charges are described in the PDF below..

2023 February Rate Sheet.pdf RMWD Rate Study Report August 24, 2021.pdf RMWD Prop 218 Notice.pdf

You may also want to read some of our past news articles detailing SDCWA past-through rates and more information on current and possible future rate increases. If you didn't get an opportunity to read these very informative articles please click on the pages below and download the PDFs.

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January 2021 Newsletter

This month's newsletter has additional information pertaining to the new special agricultural rate and the 2021 rate increase and can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF below.

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December 2020 Newsletter

This month's newsletter features two articles. One details the upcoming rate increases which customers will also receive a mailer providing more details on this matter. The second highlights the new special agricultural rate. Our current agricultural customer will also be receiving a notice in the mail detailing how the new program works and how to apply for this special rate.

September 2020 Newsletter

This month's newsletter details the fiscal impact of detaching from San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) should we succeed. This is also a follow up article to last month's topic of detaching from SDCWA and annexing into Eastern Municipal Water District. We will continue to keep you up to date on the progress as we move forward in our efforts.

August 2020 Newsletter

This month's newsletter features the topic of detaching from San Diego County Water Authority and annexing into Eastern Municipal Water District. We will continue to keep you up to date on the progress as we move forward in our efforts.

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August 2017 Newsletter

What Makes My Water Bill So High? 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:

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