What are some possible causes for higher water usage?
Often when the consumption is higher than normal, we find that the water has been consumed on the property but in a way that was not expected. The following is a list of possible, though not definitive, causes for high water usage: • Mis-adjusted automatic sprinklers causing unnecessary frequent irrigation. Often this is caused by power outages or testing performed by landscaping personnel • Over irrigation on slope or outlying landscaping due to missing sprinkler heads or broken pipes • Hose left on in yard by mistake • Leaky or running toilet • Leaks from faucets or shower heads • Malfunctioning water softeners • High usage in a pond, pool or spa due to being repaired or refilled. Some units have an automatic refill which takes place unnoticed • Cleaning or construction crews adding to normal water consumption • Extra House guests – kids home from college or extra family staying over Q: What does the District do if my water usage appears higher or lower than normal? A: When our reade
When water consumption is higher than normal, we find that the water has been used on the property but in a way that was not expected. The following is a list of possible, though not definitive, causes for high water usage: • Poorly adjusted sprinkler systems that result in unnecessary irrigation.
