Understand how sprinkler schedules, broken heads, stuck valves, and tiered rates can make a water bill jump.
Water bill
$114
All-in rate
$15.83 per 1k gal
Best next check
Leak and irrigation
First signal
Water usage rises in warm months or after a sprinkler schedule, controller, or landscaping change.
Outdoor water can move a bill into higher tiers quickly. A broken head or stuck valve may waste more water than normal indoor use.
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Open pageCompare two water bills and separate usage, sewer, and fees.
Open pageCheck whether outdoor use pushed usage into a higher tier.
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Open pageCheck sprinkler heads, stuck valves, broken lines, controller schedules, and tiered rates when outdoor watering makes a bill jump.
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Sprinklers can use large volumes quickly, and higher tiers can make the last gallons more expensive.
It depends on the utility. Some bills exclude irrigation from sewer, while others use water usage or seasonal averages.