Been an expensive summer: water bill

[bigbearbear]

Just received my water bill for summer, $160. Ooof.....this is the most expensive summer water bill yet since moving into this property. It is double the amount I paid for the same period last year. In the grand scheme of things $160 isn't a lot of money but for just 2 person in the household, we used quite a lot water this summer. I guess I shouldn't have been so aggressive in my attempt to keep my lawn lush and green in this summer when we had a historical heat wave.

Was it an expensive summer in terms of water bill for you too?

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[kmk1012]

Any signs of a leak?

 

[kmk1012]

Can you shut everything off and then go look at your meter. It should have an indicator if water is running through it even when everything is off.

 

[bigbearbear]

Any signs of a leak?

No, not due to leaking but I was using a lot more water to water the lawn in both front and backyard.

 

[kmk1012]

No, not due to leaking but I was using a lot more water to water the lawn in both front and backyard.

Ok, I assist in the meter reading program where I work and hear that type of comment quite a bit. It's a good practice to observe your meter every few months when you know everything is shut off, you can detect a leak far earlier before it shows signs or costs you $$$

 

[Dungannon]

I had a high water bill as well, but that was expected. After 47 years in this house we have mature landscaping so no regrets making sure they survived. Some plants have been moved 2-3 times over the years to find the best soil and sun combination. Garden on the south side of the house probably suffered the most and it was the first time I've erected shade covers over the berries and tomatoes.

 

[CountryGent]

I'd look into a leak too. (We had a couple insanely high water bills this summer, but tracked it down to an outside hydrant. Ugh.)

 

[Alexx1401]

Mine went up some but did not come close to doubling. I too would look at the meter while noting is running and see if water is going past while nothing is on.

 

[BBQ Guy]

I have 4 folks in my house. Comprised of 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 kid getting close to being a teen.
I'd happily trade you water bills. My grass went mostly dormant. I had to water the 2 growing kids apparently.

 

[kmk1012]

I'm on a well so not sure how much our bill equates out to be.

 

[Flopsweat]

I have 4 folks in my house. Comprised of 2 adults, 1 teenager, and 1 kid getting close to being a teen.
I'd happily trade you water bills. My grass went mostly dormant. I had to water the 2 growing kids apparently.

And man, forget to feed or water them for a day or two and it's like the end of the frikin' world or something.