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Originally Posted by Bryan

I used 29,150 gallons over 33 days on an oversized corner lot north of 466. That was my highest usage in a long long time but I had some sod replaced and used supplemental sprinklers to provide extra water to the new sod for the first 30 days. For that much usage, my bill was a little over $90.00. The rates are based on usage. There is a base water charge ($6.52 on my bill), then $1.29 per 1000 gallons for the first 11,000 gallons ($1.29 X 11 = $14.08), then $3.20 per 1000 gallons for 11 - 18K gallons (3.20 X 7 = $22.40), then the expensive water starts at $4.44 per 1000 gallons for all over 18K gallons (11.15 X 4.44 = $49.50). Based on my experience, I would say your usage for a small yard was high. If this was your first water bill, look at the days of usage. Sometimes they play "catch up" on the first bill and it may have been for 45 days or so and not a "regular" month. If it was a pretty regular month, around 30 days of usage, look for a leak some place. You may need a licensed plumber who has equipment to "listen" to the pipes to locate an underground leak.

Thanks Bryan!!!