Guide · 4 steps · ~2 min
Read your bill.
Know what you’re paying for — in plain English.
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Step 1
Start with usage
Bills may show gallons, CCF, or HCF. [1]
If you only learn one thing: find your usage unit + rate.
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Step 2
Find your rate
Look for $/unit or a tier table. Tier jumps are where surprise bills are born. [1]
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Step 3
Check the sewer line item
Sewer is often billed from your water usage — so water waste hits you twice.
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Step 4
Let the analyzer do the rest
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