Landscape Water Budgets

Budget-Based Rates for Irrigation Accounts

Effective November 1, 2016, charges for all irrigation accounts will be based on a "water budget" which is the estimated volume of water needed to maintain landscaping in a healthy and thriving condition. Each dedicated irrigation account will be assigned its own budget based on the size of the landscape being irrigated, weather, and other factors.

Landscape water budgets, like plant water requirements, vary seasonally and are highest in summer and lowest in winter.

How do I find out my water budget?

It's easy. Using the calculator below, enter your landscape area, in square feet, and press "calculate". The water budget for your property is shown on a monthly basis and expressed in CCF. Note: one CCF = one hundred cubic feet = 748 gallons = one billing unit. If you don’t know the square footage of irrigated landscape at your property, please call the Customer Assistance Office at 831-420-5230 to find out.

What if I exceed the budget?

Consumption up to the water budget is charged at the Tier 1 rate. Any water consumption over and up to 150% of the water budget is billed at the Tier 2 rate. Any water consumption in excess of 150% of the water budget is billed at Tier 3 rate. So it pays to keep your water consumption at or below the monthly budget.

Waterfluence

Irrigation accounts can access water usage and budget information through the Waterfluence Online Portal.

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