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The City of Torrance Public Works Department is proposing annual increases to wastewater (sewer) collection rates for all customers receiving wastewater (sewer) collection services from the City of Torrance. A Proposition 218 Notice and Public Hearing Process letter has been mailed to all parcel owners and rate payers.

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The Wastewater Program handles the maintenance and repair of the City's storm drain and sewer systems. The City maintains 287 miles of City-owned sewer lines and 9 sewer lift stations. The Wastewater crews are responsible for detecting and correcting major problems. As needed, the crews respond to and repair storm water systems and City sewage systems. In the event of a storm, the Wastewater Division maintains catch basins and responds to complaints and concerns regarding floods.

Torrance Wastewater (sewer) Rates and Charges

Sewer fees are based on water usage measured in 100 cubic feet (ccf or a billing unit) and a fixed monthly Charge. Effective January 2024 for Standard Rate Customers

Monthly Variable Quantity Charge ($/CCF water)
Customer Class	2024 Rate
Single Family Residential (SFR)	$0.42
Other Customer Accounts	$1.18
Senior/Disabled Low Income	$0.18

Monthly Fixed Charge and Minimum Charge
Customer Class	2024 Rate
Single Family Residential (SFR)	$4.57
Senior/Disabled Low Income	$1.40
All Other Standard Accounts (Fixed Charge)	$0.00
All Other Standard Accounts (Minimum Charge)	$4.57

Information on the 2021 Wastewater (sewer) collection rate adjustment

Information on the 2020 Wastewater (sewer) collection rate adjustment

Information on the 2018 Wastewater (sewer) collection rate adjustment

Information on the 2017 - 2021 Wastewater (sewer) collection rate increase

Toilets Are NOT Trash Cans

Flushing anything that’s not human waste or toilet paper, especially wipes and paper towels, causes issues at wastewater treatment plants. These wipes cannot be disposed of in the toilet. Our sewage systems use gravity and water to move waste through the pipes and cannot handle items that don’t break quickly down as toilet paper does. Wipes, even those labeled “flushable,” will not break down in sewer lines and should never be flushed. Clogged sewer lines can create sewer spills into our waterways and harm the wildlife and people who call our community home, not to mention causing plumbing backups and headaches for you at home. We can all do our part to protect public health and the environment by only flushing human waste, and toilet paper, down the drain.

Make sure wipes and paper towels are properly disposed of in the trash and kept out of the sewer system. When we keep our sewer systems clean, our water will stay clean, too!

Private Property Sewer Lateral

More Information on Sewer Lateral Policy

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