Rates

Rates

The District uses an inflationary measure (CPI-U West) to guide base water rate increases with deviations for outsized cost increases experienced for select goods and services required to maintain and operate the water system, service debts, and complete system improvements. In 2026, the District increased the base water rate $3.24 to $25 per month to cover increasing energy, insurance, and debt service expenses.

For more information please look to the 2026 Rate Explanation.

Eastside Consolidation Surcharge Letter

Greenridge Consolidation Surcharge Letter

Moving forward we will continue to always conduct inflationary increases on both utilities. We will only increase rates to the degree necessary to cover costs, conducting sewer and water utility rate studies as needed. As utility costs throughout the industry continue to rise, District staff is committed to managing costs and improving efficiencies while upholding the District’s commitment to a sustainable future. These rate changes will help ensure the continued reliability and affordability of basic sewer and water services.

2026 Rate Schedule

(Effective January 1, 2026)

TypeMonthly Cost
Water, metered, base per ERU*$25.00
Water, metered, base per ERU* Irrigation$25.00
Usage above 976 cu.ft. per ERU*$0.00651 per cu.ft.
Usage above 3131 cu.ft per ERU*$0.01302 per cu.ft.
Water, metered, per cu.ft$0.02568
Water, Eastside Surcharge per ERU*$23.66 per Consolidation Agreement
Water, Greenridge Surcharge per ERU*$40.05 per Consolidation Agreement
Sewer, per ERU$85.00
Sewer, per ERU, Dedicated Capacity (Contract)$60.77
Sewer, per ERU, County Intertie$26.50 + Spokane County Sewer Service Fee billed at current rate per Interlocal Agreement

*ERU=Equivalent Residential Unit = 240 gallons (32 cubic feet) of water per day

TypeCost
Regular Capacity Water, per ERU$2,000
Regular Capacity Sewer, per ERU$7,875
Capacity Sewer, County Intertie, per ERUCurrent Spokane County GFC per Interlocal Agreement
Type
Cost
Residential/Commercial Water less than or equal to 2.0″$150 + Actual cost of meter, radio, setter, box and lid.
Residential/Commercial Water Meters greater than 2.0″$150 + Actual cost of meter and radio. Owner provides meter set and spec. piping.
Residential/Commercial Sewer$150
Water Tapping Fee$344
Sewer Tapping Fee$280
TypeCost
Permit Fee$150
Special Contracts – Service Agreements$610
Water on/off Charge$70 Weekday / $210 after hours/weekend/holiday
Fire Hydrant Fill Station Permit*$880 Yearly (+ large volume water sales charged per cu.ft)
Fire Hydrant Mobile Permit*$1,590 Yearly (+ large volume water sales charged per cu.ft.). Includes the initial set, test, and final removal, but does not include relocation. Also allows use of the hydrant fill station.
Water/Sewer Operator/Inspection Rate$70 per hour Weekday + tax if applicable (1 hour minimum) $210 per hour After Hours/Weekends/Holiday + tax if applicable (1 hour minimum)
New Construction Bacteria Testing – 18hr TestActual Cost
Meter Accuracy Testing (including removal and replacement)Actual cost (depending on size of meter)
Return Payment FeeActual Charge
Lien Charge$150 + Spokane County Filing Cost(s)
Public Records RequestCalculated using the default charges in RCW 42.56.120

*Large Volume Water Sales

Note: Sales tax is not included in the rate unless otherwise stated


In accordance with Resolution 09-17 – Equivalent User Schedule for irrigation services.

Size of Meter*
ERUs
¾”1
1″2
1 ½”4
2″5
3″13
4″25
6″50

*Connection fee will be based on Meter Size or Irrigation Service Line size, whichever is the largest.