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Utility Billing
The City of Ripon provides water, sewer and garbage service, and all residents within the City limits are required to sign up for all three. The City also provides optional weekly yard waste pick-up.
Residential Water Rates
The City uses “enterprise funds” to account for the financial activities of the water, sewer, and garbage services provided to the residents and businesses located in Ripon. Each enterprise fund is an independent budget that operates much like a private business enterprise. Each fund collects the revenue from the utility customers to fund the operations of the utility service along with the replacement of capital items.
In accordance with Proposition 218, in 2020, the property owners within the City limits approved rate increases of the water, sewer, and garbage enterprise funds to take effect February 1st of years 2021-2025.
2025 Residential Water Rates
- Residential Metered Rate
- Monthly
- 3/4 inch meter: $35.00 +1.10 per 100 cubic feet
- 1 inch meter: $35.00 +1.10 per 100 cubic feet
- 1 1/2 inch meter: $58.90 +1.10 per 100 cubic feet
- Monthly
2025 Residential Garbage Rates
| Description | Billing Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curbside Pick-up | Monthly | $40.90 |
| Additional Curbside Can (per can) | Monthly | $17.40 |
| Green Yard Waste (see note 1) | Monthly | $3.40 |
| Multiple Dwelling (per unit) (see note 2) | N / A | N / A |
| Duplex | Monthly | $81.40 |
| Triplex | Monthly | $122.60 |
| 4-Plex | Monthly | $164.10 |
- Note 1: $3.40 is in addition to regular garbage service fee.
- Note 2: Multiple Dwelling units with more than 4 units, please call 209-599-2108 for more information.
Frequently asked questions about Garbage regulations.
For information on dumpster service, please contact Bertolotti Disposal at 209-538-1430, Gilton Waste Management at 209-527-3781, or Stockton Scavengers at 916-416-2909.
2025 Residential Sewer Rates
| Description | Billing Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Single Family | Monthly | $26.20 |
| Multiple Dwellings (per unit) | Monthly | $26.20 |
| Retirement Home (per bed) | Monthly | $5.70 |
| Retirement Dwelling (per unit (see note)) | Monthly | $2.10 |
Note: Based on each separate detached apartment or dwelling unit which is part of a retirement home complex.
Disclaimer
The information presented here has been prepared and provided to you for information purposes only. This information does not supplant the laws, regulations, and procedures governing sewer service in the City of Ripon. In the event of changes in those laws, regulations, or procedures, those changes are binding and take precedence. For specific information regarding municipal garbage service - please see City of Ripon Municipal Code - Title 8 "Health and Safety" (Chapter 8.12), or call the Ripon Utility Department at 209-599-2108.
City Services
The City of Ripon provides water, sewer and garbage service, and all residents within the City limits are required to sign up for all three. The City also provides optional weekly yard waste pick-up.
To sign up for City Services call Sarah Hollander at 209-599-2108*.
For more information: email Sarah Hollander or call 209-599-2108.
Notes: Water, Garbage and Sewer services are included in one bill. Most new accounts can be opened over the phone.
Utility Bills
You will receive a bill every month that includes Water, Garbage and Sewer services.
Payments are made to:
"City of Ripon"
Be sure to include your payment stub or account number.
City of Ripon
259 N Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Payment Type
Payments can be made with cash, check, credit card or money order. If you prefer to pay by credit card online, follow the instructions to set up an account or make a "one-time payment". There is a convenience fee of 3% or $2 minimum for this service. Pay by Credit Card
Automatic Payments
If you are making payments through your bank's automatic payment plan, be sure to include your account number.
*If you move, your account number changes. Make sure you have the correct account number set in your bill pay.
Drop Box
The drop box is located in front of City Hall. Payments can be dropped here at any time. The payments are collected at 8 am, Monday through Thursday. Payments dropped in the box after 8 am are posted the following work day.
Late Payments
Payments are due on the 11th of each month. Payments made after the 11th are subject to a late charge. Once water has been turned off, there will be a reconnection charge of $27.50 added to the late charge.
Annual Payment
All base rates will receive a 5% discount if pre-paid in full by February 11. (Annual payment covers February 1 through January 31 of the following year).
Low-Income
If your income is in a low or very-low category, you can apply for a discount. The application can be found here.