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HeyGeorge
12-09-2013, 09:56 AM
I received a letter from the water utility staying that I'm using 10 times the normal amount of water. I just bought the home, so I have no history on what my consumption should be, but 30,000 per month does seem very high.

Can anyone recommend a contractor to check out our plumbing?
Bogie Shooter
12-09-2013, 10:14 AM
I received a letter from the water utility staying that I'm using 10 times the normal amount of water. I just bought the home, so I have no history on what my consumption should be, but 30,000 per month does seem very high.

Can anyone recommend a contractor to check out our plumbing?

Potable water or irrigation water? New home or resale?
HeyGeorge
12-09-2013, 10:22 AM
It is a resale home. The letter doesn't specifically say whether it's the potable water or the irrigation water, but the list of "possible problems" leans heavily toward irrigation.
graciegirl
12-09-2013, 10:26 AM
It is a resale home. The letter doesn't specifically say whether it's the potable water or the irrigation water, but the list of "possible problems" leans heavily toward irrigation.


How about the Sprinkler Guy who advertises on here?
Bogie Shooter
12-09-2013, 10:27 AM
It is a resale home. The letter doesn't specifically say whether it's the potable water or the irrigation water, but the list of "possible problems" leans heavily toward irrigation.

In Poinciana your water bill should show both amounts.
Begin by checking all of the timer settings including days to water and run times for all programs.
Bogie Shooter
12-09-2013, 10:30 AM
How about the Sprinkler Guy who advertises on here?

Sometimes it worth checking out the obvious.........before calling in the calvary.
graciegirl
12-09-2013, 10:31 AM
Sometimes it worth checking out the obvious.........before calling in the calvary.



YOU are so right. I have Sweetie manning those switches.
mulligan
12-09-2013, 11:09 AM
First move would be to turn everything off and see if both meters are still. If one is moving, you've got a leak .
rayschic
12-09-2013, 01:17 PM
It is a resale home. The letter doesn't specifically say whether it's the potable water or the irrigation water, but the list of "possible problems" leans heavily toward irrigation.

If the home is North of 466, you only have one meter. If you are South of 466, you have one meter for Potable and one for Non-Potable water. Here's a link to the average home usage. 30,000 is high.

http://www.thevillageswaterwisdom.com/content/HowMuch1109.pdf