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Old 02-23-2024, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by metoo21 View Post
Yes. Calculations are correct. The irrigation base payment is still an irrigation cost. This billing cycle (February bill) I used 7300 gallons. Last February with the Hunter, I used 9750. I have a pie shaped yard so it is probably bigger than most.
On my bill, a reduction of 2,450 gallons of water would only equate to a cost savings of about $6.50. 1,000 gallons of irrigation water only costs $2.66. The base payment is an irrigation cost, but it is not based on the amount of water used.