No. The District’s Water Budgets are not connected to water rates, fees, or charges.

The District doesn't know the actual number of people living in each home, and has selected an occupancy of 3 persons per household for single family residential and agricultural customers, and 2 persons per household for multi-family residential customers. These numbers are supported by localized census data and the District's Urban Water Management Plan, and are consistent with standard practices among other water utilities. We encourage you to request any adjustments needed to improve the accuracy of your Water Budget.

Water Budgets account for seasonal changes in water use such as lower irrigation needs in winter versus higher needs in summer. Seasonally adjusting irrigation is one of the most effective ways to improve water use efficiency on many properties.

The District's Water Efficiency Plan provides for a variety of tools including: Smart Meters, Rebates, On-Site Conservation Visits, and more. Explore these links on our web site and contact us for additional information or assistance.

Yes, many agencies have developed water budgets in recent years and have documented a reduction in their per capita water use.

Your Water Budget accounts for your swimming pool by incorporating its surface area and estimating water loss due to evaporation. This ensures that your budget reflects the additional outdoor water needs associated with maintaining a pool.

Water Budgets represent the total efficient water use for a property and remain constant regardless of the sources of water used.  When multiple water sources are available, such as District-supplied water and groundwater from a private well, the Water Budget provides a framework for efficient management of total water use.