In some places, you pay more for water delivery than for the water itself. In Los Angeles, the delivery fee can be twice the usage fee. You’re paying for the privilege of having water show up at your door. It’s like Uber Eats for hydration.
Your water bill is older than your TV bill. Ancient Romans had water bills. They paid for aqueduct access. The technology has changed, but the annoyance hasn’t. Complaining about water bills is a human tradition.
There’s a town in Vermont called “Hardwick” where the water bill includes a line for “filtration surcharge” because of all the maple syrup runoff. I’m not kidding. The sugary stuff clogs the pipes.
Average Water Bill In New York City | Explora Madeira
How to Lower It Without Moving
Take shorter showers. Every minute you cut saves about 2 gallons. That’s 500 gallons a month if you shave just 5 minutes off. Your skin will survive. Your wallet will thrive.
Fix that dripping faucet. One drip per second wastes 3,000 gallons per year. That’s $30 down the drain. A ten-cent washer can fix it. Be a plumber. Be a hero.
Collect rainwater. Seriously. In many states, you can put a barrel under your downspout. Use it for plants. That’s free water. And free water tastes like victory.
