Below is a summary of the most common charges found on Dublin San Ramon Services District bills:
Dublin San Ramon Services District Charges
Fixed Meter Charge - To provide the year-round revenue needed to operate and maintain the water system, each customer pays a flat service charge based on meter size.
DSRSD Water Consumption Charge - DSRSD charges to deliver water to your address and to maintain the water system. This charge is based on the amount of water used during the two-month billing period.
DSRSD Potable Irrig Cons Charge - This charge applies only to customers with a separate dedicated potable irrigation meter, typically found in commercial or industrial properties.
Recycled Water Consumption Charge - This rate covers recycled water production and distribution.
Power Charge for Pumping - This charge applies to service locations where water must be pumped due to elevation.
Sewer Charges - Most residential properties are billed for sewer service once a year on property tax bills. Look under Assessments for: DSRSD SEWER SVC. (Newly constructed homes may be billed bimonthly until the next tax bill). All other accounts are billed every two months.
Zone 7 Water Agency Wholesale Pass-Through Charges
Zone 7 Water Agency (Zone 7) is the Tri-Valley's wholesale water supplier. DSRSD purchases all of its potable water supply from Zone 7. Similarly to DSRSD's water rates, Zone 7's wholesale rates are comprised of fixed and variable charges, typically adjusted January 1 of each year by the Zone 7 Board of Directors.
Zone 7 Fixed Water Service Charge - Each potable water customer pays a fixed cost based on meter size. This charge is designed to collect 30% of the Zone 7 fixed charge to DSRSD to ensure revenue stability.
Zone 7 Cost of Water - This charge is based on the amount of water used during the two-month billing period.
