Understanding your water usage can help you manage your monthly bill and identify potential leaks or inefficiencies. This page provides insights into what you're paying for and how you use water in your daily activities.
Minimum Bill for Everyone
"Safe Drinking Water" on Your Bill
"Ready to Serve - Sewer" on Your Bill
"Residential Sanitation Charges" on Your Bill
Payment Collected for City Sanitation
"Ready to Serve - Water for ¾" Meter"
on Your Bill
Based on Your Water Use
For more information about your bill, see Understanding Your Bill.
Typical Household Consumption
Activity | Water Use | |
---|---|---|
Bathing
|
10-minute shower |
25 gallons
|
Average bath |
50 - 70 gallons
|
|
Laundry (one load)
|
Energy efficient washer |
14 gallons
|
Standard washer |
20 gallons
|
|
Washing Dishes
By Hand |
With water running for five minutes |
10 - 15 gallons
|
By filling up the sink |
5 gallons
|
|
Dishwasher
|
Energy efficient dishwasher |
4 gallons
|
Standard dishwasher |
9 - 14 gallons
|
|
Brushing Teeth
|
With water running for two minutes |
4 gallons
|
Without water running |
1.5 gallons
|
|
Outdoor Irrigation
|
Outdoor Lawn Irrigation / Sprinkler
|
1,000 gallons
per hour |
Fixing easily corrected household leaks can save you money on your water bill.
For ideas on how to conserve water, see Conservation Tips.