[dewilson58]

How many gallons does your sprinkler system use on a monthly basis???

[mherzberg]

Mine was 2110 Gal for last month. (CYV)

[DonH57]

I'd have to look up past usage because since may we haven't had to use ours with all the rain.

[PaPaLarry]

I guess it depends what size property you have, and what needs to be watered. I used 21,000 last month. If it rains one or two days before water comes on, I turn it off. I have a large yard with 7 stations.

[philnpat]

Our yard is 6600 sf...we usually use less than 11,000 gals.

[dewilson58]

This is my first bill, it was 30,000 gallons.

Could it be correct, or the wrong meter read at time of closing???

[rayschic]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

This is my first bill, it was 30,000 gallons.

Could it be correct, or the wrong meter read at time of closing???

30,000 gallons in one month is very high. Here's a link to the average usage based on home size.

http://www.thevillageswaterwisdom.co...owMuch1109.pdf

[laceylady]

My first bill for a cottage home on a larger than normal lot on a cul de sac was for 22,000. My house was new, we were up north and the grass was being watered seven days a week for 30 minutes a day I believe. I had them stop that. We just got back to TV today and our grass is VERY green and the bill for last month was around 9,000, I believe. The rain sensor was on so the grass should not have been watered when raining. I was very happy with low water bills all summer and my lawn and plants seem to be thriving.

[bluejaypop]

My first bill was for over 50000 gallons on a 6700 sq ft lot, Seabreeze cottage home with 4 stations. I about went through the roof and the water folks were most unhelpful. I asked what it should be and they hemmed and hawed about how that 'depends'. Well I knew that it of course 'depends' all I was looking for was an average because I am an ordinary, average guy. I talked with the builder and she is looking into it so maybe it will turn out ok but if it doesn't get straightened out i am gonna sell the place cause i wont be able to afford the water bill!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by rayschic

30,000 gallons in one month is very high. Here's a link to the average usage based on home size.

http://www.thevillageswaterwisdom.co...owMuch1109.pdf

Good Link.............Thanks

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by bluejaypop

My first bill was for over 50000 gallons on a 6700 sq ft lot, Seabreeze cottage home with 4 stations. I about went through the roof and the water folks were most unhelpful. I asked what it should be and they hemmed and hawed about how that 'depends'. Well I knew that it of course 'depends' all I was looking for was an average because I am an ordinary, average guy. I talked with the builder and she is looking into it so maybe it will turn out ok but if it doesn't get straightened out i am gonna sell the place cause i wont be able to afford the water bill!

Premier Lot, so I guess 30,000 ain't bad for a new lawn.

[rayschic]

Originally Posted by bluejaypop

My first bill was for over 50000 gallons on a 6700 sq ft lot, Seabreeze cottage home with 4 stations. I about went through the roof and the water folks were most unhelpful. I asked what it should be and they hemmed and hawed about how that 'depends'. Well I knew that it of course 'depends' all I was looking for was an average because I am an ordinary, average guy. I talked with the builder and she is looking into it so maybe it will turn out ok but if it doesn't get straightened out i am gonna sell the place cause i wont be able to afford the water bill!

bluejaypop...check the link that I posted above. According to the link, the largest homes should average about 17,700 gallons per month.

[dewilson58]

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by Sprinkler Buddy

I think a rain sensor should be required by law on all sprinkler systems. We often water our lawns much more than necessary in a wet year like this one. I have had just about all of my customers systems turned off this season. Controllers also need to be made where they wont turn on in the heat of the day. Drives me nuts! lol

I have a question. Does every system here in TV have a rain sensor?? I thought they did, but I could be wrong. I agree, rain sensor's are very important and its kinda dumb not to have one, except, the other day it was raining out and as I pulled into my driveway, I found my sprinklers on? What??? So I turned off my whole system. How do we know if the rain sensors are working or how to repair them??? Hope I'm not off topic but thought I'd use the opportunity to perhaps answer my question.

[KathieI]

Thanks Buddy, good information. I'll check it out.