[LynnDeb]

Glad to see it was found

[createquilts]

so what is normal water usage here for a designer house on a normal plot? I imagine with a pool or hot tub it is higher, but we have no way of knowing what an average bill is for the average house and did not have a frame of reference when we got our bill.

we water once a week per the county gardening talks and have checked our sprinklers to make sure none are wacky.

[mulligan]

The next logical step would be to check the reading on the meter. Pry the top off the box with a large screwdriver, wipe the dirt off, and there lies the culprit. Black box for potable water, lavender or purple for irrigation water.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

I'm hard of reading so I don't mind the caps!

Funny

[cathyw]

Originally Posted by createquilts

so what is normal water usage here for a designer house on a normal plot? I imagine with a pool or hot tub it is higher, but we have no way of knowing what an average bill is for the average house and did not have a frame of reference when we got our bill.

we water once a week per the county gardening talks and have checked our sprinklers to make sure none are wacky.

According to this link, a designer home south of 466 with 2 residents,should average 10,900 gallons per month.

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

[createquilts]

Cathyw, thanks so much. We got so much info at closing I must have missed this.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by cathyw

According to this link, a designer home south of 466 with 2 residents,should average 10,900 gallons per month.

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

Includes both irrigation usage (7,200 gallons) and indoor/potable water as well (3,700 gallons).

Bill

[ROCKETMAN]

Meter was read wrong. It is done with a wand but water dept. employee stated they have had some problems. Mine was obvious so if you think your bill is a little high, let them know so they can reread your meter.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by uujudy

Skyguy, I never knew I could do that. Thanks so much for the tip!

If you have a Mac, it's "command +"

Great tip