Sewer Charge
Effective July 1, 2023
The sewer service charge pays for water that goes down the drain(s), which needs to be treated in order to be released into the ocean. District's wastewater is processed by the City of Daly City’s North San Mateo County Sanitation District (NSMCSD).
The sewer service rate is currently: $11.86 per unit. There is a minimum charge of 12 units annually or $142.32.
Effective July 1, 2008, the sewer service charges are billed through the county's property tax bill.
Calculation of Sewer Charges
Customers' sewer charges are based on their January and February water consumption. These two months fall during our rainy season; hence, water used during this period is normally used for indoor use only and not for landscaping, etc. The sewer service charge is adjusted annually on July 1st of each year.
New Customers Sewer Charges
New customers sewer charges are based on the current assessment until they have established their own consumption during the base period of January and February. The sewer service charge is then adjusted annually on July 1st of each year.
WWD Sewer Billing
What is the Sewer Service Charge on my bill?
The sewer service charge pays for water that goes down the drain(s), which needs to be treated in order to be released into the Ocean. District's wastewater is processed by the City of Daly City’s North San Mateo County Sanitation District (NSMCSD). The sewer service rate is currently: $11.05 per unit. There is a minimum charge of 12 units annually (or 2 HCF for the base period of January-February) or $132.60.
Effective July 1, 2008, the sewer service charges will be billed thru the county's property tax bill.
How do you determine my Sewer Service Charge?
Established customers' sewer charges are based on their January and February water consumption. These two months fall during our rainy season; hence, water used during this period is normally used for indoor use only and not for landscaping, etc. The sewer service charge is adjusted annually on July 1st of each year.
New customers' sewer charges are based on the current assessment until they have established their own consumption during the base period of January and February. The sewer service charge is then adjusted annually on July 1st of each year.
WWD Sewer Rates History
| Fiscal Year | NSMCSD | Our Rate | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-2008 | $4.82 | $5.03 | $0.44 |
| 2008-2009 | $4.82 | $5.27 | $0.24[1] |
| 2009-2010 | $4.82 | $5.73 | $0.46[2] |
| 2010-2011 | $4.82 | $5.73 | $0 |
| 2011-2012 | $4.82 | $5.73 | $0 |
| 2012-2013 | $4.82 | $5.73 | $0 |
| 2013-2014 | $5.26 | $6.17 | $0.44 |
| 2014-2015 | $5.74 | $6.87 | $0.70[3] |
| 2015-2016 | $6.26 | $7.52 | $0.65[4] |
| 2016-2017 | $6.76 | $8.02 | $0.50 |
| 2017-2018 | $7.30 | $8.87 | $0.85[5] |
| 2018-2019 | $7.88 | $9.87 | $0.85[6] |
| 2019-2020 | $7.88 | $9.87 | $0 |
| 2020-2021 | $7.88 | $9.87 | $0 |
| 2021-2022 | $8.27 | $10.30 | $0.04[7] |
| 2022-2023 | $9.02 | $11.05 | $0 |
| 2023-2024 | $9.83 | $11.86 | $0 |
Notes:
[1] Includes WWD increase of 24 cents; from 21 cents to 45 cents
[2] Includes WWD increase of 46 cents; from 45 cents to 91 cents
[3] Includes WWD increase of 22 cents; from 91 cents to $1.13
[4] Includes WWD increase of 13 cents; from $1.13 to $1.26
[5] Includes WWD increase of 31 cents; from $1.26 to $1.57
[6] Includes WWD increase of 23 cents; from $1.80 to $2.03; however, WWD only ended up charging $1.99 above NSCMSD rate
[7] Includes WWD increase of 4 cents; from $1.99 to $2.03; this corrects adjustment amount approved for FY 2018-2019