Rio Verde water district rates

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If you live in the Rio Verde master-planned community, your water rates fall under the Rio Verde Water District.

Your water bill depends on your water use and meter size. Rates are reviewed and approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).

Most residential customers are billed using two parts:

• A basic monthly service charge
• Water usage charges

This charge appears every month, no matter how much water you use. It helps cover system costs such as operations and maintenance.

Other meter sizes have different basic water service charges, which are shown in the official Rio Verde Water District Tariff. Your meter size affects the monthly charge, but not how your water use is measured.

Water usage is measured in gallons and billed in ranges. As you use more water, the price per 1,000 gallons increases.

Higher usage, often from outdoor watering, moves into higher ranges.

The example below shows what a typical single‑family residential customer in the Sonoran Water District pays for water, based on current ACC-approved rates.

This example assumes: 

• Monthly water use: 6,500 gallons
• A 5/8” or 3/4” water meter (typical for most homes)

This example is for illustration only. Actual bills may vary based on usage, meter size and ACC‑approved adjustments (such as water supply surcharges) shown as separate line items.

Wastewater service is billed separately and may be different depending on your location.

View Rio Verde District Wastewater Rates

For full details, including rates for other meter sizes and customer types, see the official tariff:

• Rio Verde Water District Tariff