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Irrigation Charge Explained

A separate charge or meter line for outdoor watering, sprinklers, or landscape irrigation. Learn where it appears on a water bill, whether it is controllable, and what to check first.

Water bill

$114

Water use$46.00
Sewer$41.00
Service$27.00

All-in rate

$15.83 per 1k gal

Best next check

Leak and irrigation

Plain-English definition

A separate charge or meter line for outdoor watering, sprinklers, or landscape irrigation.

On a real statement, this may appear as Irrigation, Outdoor meter, Sprinkler usage. Labels vary by city, water district, sewer provider, and billing software.

What to check: Check controller schedules, broken sprinkler heads, stuck valves, seasonal watering rules, and whether sewer charges apply.

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FAQ

Short answers for search visitors and bill-checking moments.

What does irrigation charge mean on a water bill?

A separate charge or meter line for outdoor watering, sprinklers, or landscape irrigation.

Can I control irrigation charge?

Irrigation charge is mostly controllable. Check controller schedules, broken sprinkler heads, stuck valves, seasonal watering rules, and whether sewer charges apply.

What should I compare first?

Compare gallons or CCF, billing days, sewer charges, fixed charges, and meter readings before deciding what caused the increase.