The Qualifying Medical Needs Rate Program is a discounted water rate program designed to assist eligible customers who are themselves or care for resident patients with special medical needs to have affordable water service. It provides a uniform rate for water consumption equal to Tier Two (2) of the District’s Potable Water Rate. The program is not transferable with property. If granted, the discounted water rates are not applicable to prior billing periods.

The applicant must be: 

• an individually metered residential customer in the District’s service area.
• apply for and provide written authentication from an attending California licensed physician of a diagnosed medical condition that warrants exceptional water use for hygienic, therapeutic or restorative treatment.
• demonstrate efficient water use. 
• notify the District when program eligibility ends.
• must renew enrollment in the program annually and provide proof of continued eligibility.