Overview
This rate schedule applies to services for single-family residences, single-family with guest house, and individually metered homes. For more details and to view total water tier rates as shown on your bill, go to Schedule A – Single-Dwelling Unit Residential Customers.
If you are an apartment owner, go to Schedule B – Multi-Dwelling Unit Residential Customers.
Your residential rate has four tiers and each tier has its own rate. Tier 1 represents indoor, basic needs use which is met by the lowest cost water sources. All customers receive 8 HCF monthly in Tier 1. Tiers 2 and 3 are for outdoor use and are allocated on lot size (five lot sizes); temperature zone (low, medium, and high)*; and season (summer and winter). These tiers are based on the higher cost of providing more expensive purchased water. The cost for Tier 4 comes from the most costly sources of water supply.
| Tier | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Basic indoor use | Least expensive water sources |
| Tier 2 | Efficient drought resistant outdoor water use | Some expensive water sources |
| Tier 3 | Above average outdoor use | More expensive water sources |
| Tier 4 | Excessive use | Most costly water sources |
*Effective June 1, 2025, the tier allotments for low and medium temperature zones for summer season are the same as the high temperature zone allotment for summer season.
Tier Allotments
Tier allotments are based on lot size. All temperature zones receive the same amount of water.
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WINTER - October through May |
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Lot Size Groups |
Bimonthly Winter Usage Blocks (in HCF*) - All temperature zones |
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Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
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1 |
7,499 |
16 |
6 |
12 |
>34 |
|
7,500 |
10,999 |
16 |
8 |
16 |
>40 |
|
11,000 |
17,499 |
16 |
16 |
32 |
>64 |
|
17,500 |
43,559 |
16 |
20 |
40 |
>76 |
|
43,560 |
& above |
16 |
20 |
40 |
>76 |
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SUMMER - June through September |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lot Size Groups |
Bimonthly Summer Usage Blocks (in HCF*) - All temperature zones |
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Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
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1 |
7,499 |
16 |
18 |
36 |
>70 |
|
7,500 |
10,999 |
16 |
24 |
48 |
>88 |
|
11,000 |
17,499 |
16 |
50 |
100 |
>166 |
|
17,500 |
43,559 |
16 |
62 |
124 |
>202 |
|
43,560 |
& above |
16 |
62 |
124 |
>202 |
Customers with Water Rates Schedule A can find out their water allotments and temperature zone by viewing LADWP Water Rates Schedule A Allotments (Bimonthly) or calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).
For information on your watering days or more water conservation rules, go to Ordinances & Codes.
For information on how you can save water, including rebates and free items to conserve water, please go to Water Conservation.
Water Rates Ordinance
To learn more about the City’s sub-meter program and how it can help you determine your indoor and outdoor water usage as well as sewer charges, view the Residential Water Sub-meter Information Package.