Your Residential Water Bill

About Your Water Usage

About 80% of single-family households use an average of 10 CCF (7,480 gallons) or less each month. To encourage water conservation, rates are priced at a higher price per unit when customers use more water per month. 

See the graph below for monthly bills based on a 5/8-inch meter. This includes the Water Supply, Conservation, and GSI fees.

 Usage (CCF)  Average Monthly Bill
Incorporated		 Average Monthly Bill
Unincorporated
0 $20.65 $24.58
4  $36.17 $41.26
7  $47.81 $53.77
8  $53.62 $60.24
9  $59.43 $66.71
10  $65.24 $73.18
15 $94.29 $105.53
30 $246.09 $279.53
60 $679.29 $781.73

Components of Your Water Bill

Monthly Service Charge

This monthly fee recovers the cost of meter reading, maintenance, and replacement, billing, pipeline maintenance, and public fire protection. It is charged regardless of the amount of water used.

Meter Size (inch) Incorporated Unincorporated
5/8 $20.65 $24.58
3/4 $28.11 $33.45
1 $43.03  $51.20
1 1/2 $80.31  $95.56
2 $125.06  $148.80
2 1/2 $184.71  $219.79
3 $244.37  $290.78
4 $415.89  $494.87
6 $845.42  $1,005.97
8 $1,273.47  $1,515.30
10 $1,944.61  $2,313.91
12 $3,212.34  $3,822.38

5/8 inches is the most common meter size. 

Volumetric Charges

This rate is charge per 100 cubic feet (CCF) of water used, or 748 gallons. See tips on how to read your water meter.

Single Family

Tier Consumption Incorporated
($/CCF)		 Unincorporated
($/CCF)
I 1-7 CCFs $2.33 $2.77
II 8-15 CCFs $4.26 $5.07
III 16-30 CCFs $8.57 $10.20
IV 31+ CCFs $12.89 $15.34

 

Duplex/Triplex

Duplex water rates based on the amount of consumption
Tier Consumption Incorporated
($/CCF)		 Unincorporated
($/CCF)
I 1-10 CCFs $2.33 $2.77
II 11-20 CCFs $4.26 $5.07
III 21-35 CCFs $8.57 $10.20
IV 36+ CCFs $12.89 $15.34

 

Multi-Family

A customer classification consisting of more than three (3) residential units served by one (1) master meter

  • Incorporated: $3.82/CCF
  • Unincorporated: $4.55/CCF

Sub-Metered Mobile Home

A mobile home park classified as a multi-family customer that utilizes sub-meters to separately meter and bill each user within the mobile home park

  • Incorporated: $2.86/CCF
  • Unincorporated: $3.40/CCF

Water Supply Fee

This $1.25 fee charged per CCF helps fund Tucson Water's investment in water resources like purchasing from the Central Arizona Project.

Conservation Fee

This $0.15 fee charged per CCF funds our conservation efforts. Learn more about our Conservation program.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Fee

This $0.15 fee is charged per CCF and funds the Storm to Shade program that installs and maintains green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). This only applies to residents inside Tucson city limits. Learn more about GSI.

Taxes

Taxes are charged based on the municipality that customers live in and are not revenues of Tucson Water. The total tax charged is based on a combination of State, County, and local municipal tax rates as outlined below.

Authority Tax Rate
State of Arizona 5.60%
Pima County 0.50%
City of Tucson 2.60%
Town of Marana 4.00%
Town of Oro Valley 4.00%
City of South Tucson 5.50%

 

Adopted Rates and Fees Adjustment

On May 19, 2026, the City of Tucson approved an adjustment to water rates and fees for FY 2027-2030. The updated rates and fees will take effect July 6, 2026.

Rates and Fees Adjustment FY 2027-2030

Save Water. Save Money.

Explore daily tips, apply for money-saving rebates, and schedule a visit with our water conservation experts to reduce your water consumption and save money on your bill.

Conservation

Garbage and Sewer Rates

Learn about the garbage and sewer rates included on your utility services statement.

Environmental Services Fees Sewer / Wastewater Rates

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