Water Service

Our Goal
To provide clean, safe, and affordable drinking water to the citizens of Kerman.
Water Service

The Public Works department is responsible for the City wells, distribution lines, water meters, and back-flow prevention systems. We strive to operate a quality water service by providing safe drinking water and excellent customer service at reasonable prices.

The City of Kerman has 6 water wells and two (2) 750,000 gallon water storage tanks that supply the city with water. In 2010 The City of Kerman pumped 1.0 billion gallons of water from the water wells. As the town grows we will be pumping even more water each year. The water distribution system is run by a computer program called SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition). This allows the water operators to control and monitor the wells and booster pumps by computer. This also allows the operators the ability to monitor and operate the wells and booster pumps during their off duty hours, by use of a laptop computer.
Water Billing
SUMMARY OF WATER RATES - EFFECTIVE 7/1/11
Non-Metered Customers  Rates
Single-Family Residential (per customer) $27.67
Multi-Family Residential (per dwelling unit) $22.32
Commercial (per account) $27.67
Metered Customers Fixed
Meter Size Monthly Charges *
  3/4" Meter $13.14
   1" Meter $20.46
   1.5" Meter $38.74
   2" Meter $89.94
   3" Meter $166.75
   4" Meter $276.48
   6" Meter $550.78
* Plus Volumetric Charge (water usage below)
Volumetric Charge (Water Usage) per meter:
Volume Charge (per 1,000 gallons) $0.765

Water Costs

Water service billing and customer service is handled through our Finance Department. Contact Lydia Madruga at (559) 846-9372 for questions concerning your water bill or service.

On-Line Utility payments are now available. Click HERE to pay your water bill on-line.
Watering Schedule

The City of Kerman observes a year-round water conservation schedule:

Watering is prohibited from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M and from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 P.M. every day.
Odd House Numbers may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Even House Numbers may water on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
No watering allowed on Monday.

Water Meters

Not all homes in the City of Kerman have water meters at this time. Due to a new state law, the City of Kerman will be required to meter all homes and businesses in the near future. If you have any questions about the usage or installation of meters, contact the City of Kerman Water Department @ 559-846-6159.
Water Conservation/Water Wasting

Mr. Drip’s Water Saving Tips

  • Take toys out of shower/bath while kids are bathing to cut bathing time in half.
  • Running clothes washer and dishwasher only when full saves you up to 1000 Gallons a month.
  • Don’t use the toilet as a waste basket (1.6-5.0 gallons per flush)

 
If you have any questions regarding water conservation, contact
Edward Vallejo, Wastewater and Water Distribution Plan Operator I; 559-846-9343 or
Monica Fonseca, Water Conservation Specialist Aide; 559-846-6121
 

On-Call Service – We’re there if you need us.
Contact

Doug Hearld
Water & Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager
Office Phone: (559) 846-9398