Vital Signs – Understanding San Luis Obispo County
Physical Environment
Water Use by San Luis Obispo County Residents, 2012 Average Single Family Water Use (Gallons/ Year)
Average Single Family Water Bill ($/Month)
NA
$39.50
Arroyo Grande
137,632
$67.44
San Luis Obispo
62,832
$42.99
Nipomo Golden State
209,644
$65.39
Nipomo CSD
195,540
$59.87
Pismo Beach
NA
$75.00
139,060
$31.90
Atascadero
134,400
$39.40
Paso Robles
130,900
$36.50
San Miguel
NA
$34.53
Santa Margarita
NA
$44.61
Shandon
NA
$41.40
Templeton
182,500
$39.01
Heritage Ranch
62,832
$33.91
Cambria
NA
$60.12
Cayucos
NA
$51.62
43,316
$66.96
Water District South County Avila (CSD only)
Oceano North County
North Coast
Morro Bay
Source: San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, Annual Summary Report, 2012. Note: CSD is Community Services District. Grover Beach did not report water use for 2009. Los Osos is serviced by three different water purveyors, so a calculation for average single family water use is not available, but the average single family water bill rate ranged from between $42-$54/month.
Š 2013 Applied Survey Research
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