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How to save on the water bill

I am really frustrated because our water bill is up $16 from last month and I really can't think of any reason why.  We haven't been taking extra long showers or baths so I have no idea the reason for the extra charge.  I need to figure something out, like doubling up laundry loads.  or maybe not flush the toilet but once a day:)  jk

anyone have any other ideas? 

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Re: How to save on the water bill

  • Has your city/water supplier raised their rates? Do you have a toilet that is running or a leak somewhere? Have you had overnight guests recently (increased #of showers)? 

    to cut our bill, we just try to be mindful of how long our showers ar

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  • Were both bills based on actual meter reading? (we sometimes have estimated bills followed by the next month an actual meter read)

     low water use toilets, low flow restrictors on faucets, dishwasher full before using, front load washing mach

  • we don't have any leaks that I know of and no guests either.  I compared the usage to last month and we did have more usage but not a ton more.  Then below that line there are other terms that I don't understand.  I guess I need to call

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  • We use 4 units of water on an average month and that costs us $80. each month (no not quarterly)   When you add the sewer, storm sewer, garbage fees on top of the water itself - it adds up. Plus I live in a small rural area were few people have to su
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    We use 4 units of water on an average month and that costs us $80. each month (no not quarterly)   When you add the
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  • Were there more billing days in the cycle?  We receive a quarterly water bill, and it is always higher during the 1st quarter just because the timing of the meter reading results in more days in the billing cycle than during the other quarter

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  • sewer cost  is based on amount of water useage, stormsewer is a flat fee for each household in our area.  We also ave an outdoor water meter (for lawn, flowers etc) where  we are only charge for the water used (no sewer, storm sewer fee

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