Guide · 4 steps · ~2 min
Why is my water bill so high?
Separate usage, unit price, sewer, and leaks before you shop for gadgets.
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Step 1
Compare usage units, not just dollars
If gallons/CCF are flat but $ rose, look at rates, fees, and sewer — not your shower habits first.
Month-over-month guide -
Step 2
Check for a silent leak pattern
EPA: average families can waste ~180 gallons/week from household leaks; easy fixes can save ~10% on the water bill. 10% of homes waste 90+ gallons/day.
Guided leak check -
Step 3
Ask whether sewer is the multiplier
In many cities sewer tracks water volume, uses winter averaging, or has caps. The same gallon can cost very different dollars.
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Step 4
Only then rank indoor fixtures
Toilets, faucets, showers, washers, and leaks dominate indoor use — but a spike is often abnormal use, not “be slightly better in the kitchen.”
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