The record
“A capacity charge is a one-time charge that is collected from new customers or developers when they connect to an existing system or increase the demand on the system.”
“... fund infrastructure needed to serve new development. They ensure that existing customers don't subsidize the cost of growth.”
“Schedule A, Capacity Charge Table 1 / Service Area ... Arnold”
2006-09-27 | (earliest ordinance the schedule recites; ordinance text NOT obtained)
“Calaveras County Water District / Adjustments to Fee Schedules / As of July 1, 2026 / Ordinance 2006-03, dated Sept 27, 2006 / Ordinance 2020-01, dated Dec 9, 2020 / Ordinance 2021-01, dated Sept 22, 2021 / Ordinance 2022-01, dated March 9, 2022 / Ordinance 2026-01, dated March 25, 2026”
Ordinance 2006-03
“Calaveras County Water District / Adjustments to Fee Schedules / As of July 1, 2026 / Ordinance 2006-03, dated Sept 27, 2006 / Ordinance 2020-01, dated Dec 9, 2020 / Ordinance 2021-01, dated Sept 22, 2021 / Ordinance 2022-01, dated March 9, 2022 / Ordinance 2026-01, dated March 25, 2026”
“It is important to keep in mind that all fees are to be paid prior to the installation of services and that the District is to inspect all work.”
Calaveras County Water District, the agency that levies it
“Activation of the service connection is obtained by paying the required fees, submitting applicable information about the lot, and having a Customer Service Representative fill out a Utility Service Request (USR) form.”
Every published rate
Every rate below applies to single-family detached.
| Applies to | Basis | Effective | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| water, 5/8 inch meter | per EDU | 1 Jul 2026 | $9,818 |
the line this rate was read from
CCWD, Adjustments to Fee Schedules, As of July 1, 2026, Schedule A, Capacity Charge Table 1, Arnold row, Water column · source document ↗
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