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Old 02-23-2024, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
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.
Same here. I only use about $15/month irrigation during dry months. Base cost is in addition to that but base cost would be charged if I used no water at all. My irrigation costs $2.92/1,000gals but that still works out to be $7.15 savings for 2,450 gals.
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