Anonymous
Post 02/10/2023 21:24     Subject: Re:Water bill DC family of 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ours is usually $200-300. We have 5 people (3 adults and 2 kids) here most days and also a decent sized yard (~.5 acres, but we don't usually use a sprinkler system, just water plants more in the summer). Water in DC is relatively expensive.


You’re taking too many 💩’s. Very possible that you have IBS or another 💩 related disorder.


+1. OP if you need a gastroenterologist, mine is great.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2023 20:11     Subject: Water bill DC family of 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:3BR rowhouse, 4 people. $80-100/month.


Same.


I'm really wondering if something is wrong. 4BR rowhouse 2 people. 150ish/month.
Anonymous
Post 02/10/2023 16:12     Subject: Re:Water bill DC family of 4
Family of 7 in an old house with bad plumbing $200-220.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 15:14     Subject: Water bill DC family of 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Request:

PLEASE post only if your utility is DC Water. Not suburban, just DC Water.

Also ... Please state whether you live in a free-standing SFH, a rowhouse, or a condo. (why: a huge % of any DC Water bill is directly related to how much of your property is covered by non-permeable concrete (driveway, sidewalk), also your roof size, detached garages). (this is actually as big a factor as how many preschoolers you have taking baths, as a percentage of the bill)


How does roof size and detached garage effect water cost?


In DC a portion of your water bill is calculated based on your property/structure sizes and has nothing to do with how much water you're actually using. It's just an additional fee. Per PP's bolded explanation above.


Interesting. Where would I see on my water bill if it is accurately charging me for the correct roof size and other structures?


Great q - you probably have to contact them. The amount is listed on your bill as “clean rivers.” By way of example, last month my bill was $250 and $68 of that was this fee.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 14:57     Subject: Water bill DC family of 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Request:

PLEASE post only if your utility is DC Water. Not suburban, just DC Water.

Also ... Please state whether you live in a free-standing SFH, a rowhouse, or a condo. (why: a huge % of any DC Water bill is directly related to how much of your property is covered by non-permeable concrete (driveway, sidewalk), also your roof size, detached garages). (this is actually as big a factor as how many preschoolers you have taking baths, as a percentage of the bill)


How does roof size and detached garage effect water cost?


In DC a portion of your water bill is calculated based on your property/structure sizes and has nothing to do with how much water you're actually using. It's just an additional fee. Per PP's bolded explanation above.


Interesting. Where would I see on my water bill if it is accurately charging me for the correct roof size and other structures?
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 12:58     Subject: Water bill DC family of 4
Anonymous wrote:3BR rowhouse, 4 people. $80-100/month.


Same.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 11:41     Subject: Water bill DC family of 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Request:

PLEASE post only if your utility is DC Water. Not suburban, just DC Water.

Also ... Please state whether you live in a free-standing SFH, a rowhouse, or a condo. (why: a huge % of any DC Water bill is directly related to how much of your property is covered by non-permeable concrete (driveway, sidewalk), also your roof size, detached garages). (this is actually as big a factor as how many preschoolers you have taking baths, as a percentage of the bill)


How does roof size and detached garage effect water cost?


In DC a portion of your water bill is calculated based on your property/structure sizes and has nothing to do with how much water you're actually using. It's just an additional fee. Per PP's bolded explanation above.
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 11:30     Subject: Water bill DC family of 4
Anonymous wrote:Request:

PLEASE post only if your utility is DC Water. Not suburban, just DC Water.

Also ... Please state whether you live in a free-standing SFH, a rowhouse, or a condo. (why: a huge % of any DC Water bill is directly related to how much of your property is covered by non-permeable concrete (driveway, sidewalk), also your roof size, detached garages). (this is actually as big a factor as how many preschoolers you have taking baths, as a percentage of the bill)


How does roof size and detached garage effect water cost?
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 11:09     Subject: Water bill DC family of 4
Anonymous wrote:$120ish monthly , young kids bathe every other day unless dirty, DH and I daily, 4 loads laundry on weekends, dishwasher run daily. DH works from home 3 days a week.


Updating my response to include: We live in a ~1600sq ft DC rowhouse
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2023 10:28     Subject: Water bill DC family of 4
3BR rowhouse, 4 people. $80-100/month.