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Originally Posted by cabo35
We have been living in the Villages for 3 years. Our early drinking water usage was between 3500-4500 units a month. Recent bills have progressed to over 30,000 units a month.
Irrigation concurrently has gone from 13,000 -20,000 to over 45,000 this month.
This is what we have established with the Sumter Water Co. We do not have a pool or hot tub.
When we are not watering, showering, washing dishes or clothes, the meter is totally stopped.
We water 8 zones once a week for 30 minutes. When we are not watering, the meter is stopped. The watering computer is correctly set.
Water Co. tested irrigation meter...said its ok. They are coming back next week to test potable water.
Woman on phone suggested it was our problem because she felt meters were ok. I suggested that if the meters are not turning when there is no demand, wouldn't that suggest the problem is from the meter back. She said maybe I had a jiggly toilet handle. I diplomatically advised that my toilets were working properly.
I intend to go back to the Water Co. on Monday and follow-up with warranty (even though its expired) for some clues from builder (I hope).
Anybody out there have any ideas or similar experiences. Thank you
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Since this is all new to me, on average, what should be an average monthly water usage for drinking and irrigation? (South of 466, corner lot, designer)