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the Cost of Municipal Water Service

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$ 42
Apr 2008
Boiling Springs, SC
Water service for my home in Boiling Springs, SC  more... close row
$ 48
May 2008
West Jordan, Utah
Average monthly price of water service  more... close row
$ 95
Mar 2008
Marietta, Ohio
Quarterly payment for water service  more... close row
$ 49
May 2008
Austin, Texas
Monopoly on water service in this town  more... close row

Description of service

I use a municipal water service in my home town of Austin, Texas. I have a family of five, all young children, my wife and myself (I only state this stat for consumption comparison purposes). We pay the city around $50 a month for water service, but to be more precise this past month our water bill was $48.63. This is paid in monthly increments and can fluctuate depending on our usage, but is generally the same amount every month unless we go on vacation or are out of town for a week.


Review of Service

The service is just okay, but I don't have much choice as this is the only option I have to pick from. There have been a few times where the water is rusty, or at least discolored - but that could be because of my old plumbing. They do work on the lines sometimes and that shuts down everything, but usually only lasts for a few hours. The one thing I don't like is how the price for the water has risen to over double in the last ten years.


Tips

Try to consume as little water as possible. One thing I do is put a large bucket out side when it's raining. Obviously I can't drink this water, but I use rain water for watering plants and washing cars which does help save a little money on the water bill.


$ 50
May 2008
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Large family pays more than others in the city  more... close row
$ 23
Jun 2008
Chicago, Illinois
Monthly fee for one bedroom one bath apartment  more... close row
$ 42
Jun 2008
Kansas City
Montly cost varies only slightly  more... close row
$ 36
May 2008
Pleasant View, TN
Customer appreciation days from water service  more... close row
$ 0
Oct 2010
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$ 9
May 2008
Summerville, GA
City provides water service  more... close row
$ 45
May 2008
Anoka, MN
City water is pretty reliable  more... close row
$ 40
May 2008
New Edinburg, AR
Water service only in rural area  more... close row
$ 65
Mar 2008
sparta,nc
Monthly water bill  more... close row
$ 44
May 2008
Boiling Springs, SC
Price for two months of water only  more... close row