Water bill

jahel318 · 12/16/2014, 05:52 PM

Ok so for the first time I made 19 gallons of RODI water last month using a 5 stage filtration system. My monthly water bill averages at $35-$40. How in the world did my water bill arrive at $93 this past month???

toddmau5 · 12/16/2014, 05:54 PM

Filled a 265g with house water, then drained it and filled it with ro/di water bill. $56. But your ro produces twice as much waste water as ro water. I'm not sure on the exact math

koddyVT · 12/16/2014, 05:55 PM

I made a lot more water than that last month and my water bill was only $60. That includes watering the lawn twice a week as well. I'd look into trying to find a leaky sink or toilet.

johnike · 12/16/2014, 05:55 PM

Most systems have a rejection rate of 4/1 or so.
The money is going down your drain.

koddyVT · 12/16/2014, 05:56 PM

I also forgot to mention, I catch all the reject water and use it as lawn water.

bigzman · 12/16/2014, 06:01 PM

I too got a high water bill and I am in new tampa. Normally my bill is $60. I make about 100 gallon of RO a month for water changes. I too water lawn and use rejection water for lawn. I think I am going to call them tomorrow.

ChadRaay86 · 12/16/2014, 06:16 PM

I make around 400 gallons of RO water a month, have the waste water fill my pool and I average around 100 a month in Oldsmar. Oh, and that includes my trash and reclaimed irrigation water

trialanderror · 12/16/2014, 06:33 PM

That's way to much. Water in florida is a bout $1 per 1,000 gallon plus $4 per 1,000 gal waste water treatment charge. Typical RO is 2:1 reject/ro. With that, 300 gallon RO costs you about $5.

trialanderror · 12/16/2014, 06:36 PM

also check your auto shut off valve if you have your filter connected permanently. Bad auto shut off valve continues to leak water while you are not making any RO.

maroonman · 12/16/2014, 06:57 PM

Ahhh...The benefits of having a well water system.

SammyL · 12/16/2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by maroonman

Ahhh...The benefits of having a well water system.

And septic as well!

C4DC · 12/16/2014, 07:47 PM

Sometimes the water company doesn't check the meter for several months and pro rates the bill. Then they check and adjust for the overage. I use 1000 gal at my office every month and I had a 17000 gal bill a few years ago and no issues were found with leaks.

anbosu · 12/17/2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by C4DC

Sometimes the water company doesn't check the meter for several months and pro rates the bill. Then they check and adjust for the overage. I use 1000 gal at my office every month and I had a 17000 gal bill a few years ago and no issues were found with leaks.

This - my bill is the same every month except when they occasionally true it up. I would double check your unit, of course, but it's probably almost completely unrelated to your RO/DI unit.

LiquidCache · 12/17/2014, 09:50 AM

I make about 100 gallons a month average between top off and water changes, my water/sewer bill is never over $60/mo. I suspect an issue with your plumbing.

koddyVT · 12/17/2014, 12:00 PM

It could also be a misread by the water company. They sent me a $380 water bill one time. I called them and they rechecked it....real bill was only $68

Shawi · 12/17/2014, 12:08 PM

Depending on your jurisdiction, billing systems can be automated. If it saw a spike in your usage it may be billing you for anticipated future usage. Utility billing can be complicated. Call and get it sorted out.

snake1 · 12/17/2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jahel318

Ok so for the first time I made 19 gallons of RODI water last month using a 5 stage filtration system. My monthly water bill averages at $35-$40. How in the world did my water bill arrive at $93 this past month???

Do you trust your neighbors ....I have heard of neighbors using their next door neighbors hose bib and also power from their outside outlets especially when they know your nine to five schedule they can use it until you get home....people are scumbags....

kcsnook · 12/17/2014, 08:20 PM

Booster pump.....

Straight_Chaos · 12/18/2014, 07:30 AM

Pinellas county is $5 per 1,000 gallons. Alot of times they average your bill not read your meter. on the bill should say when last meter read was. see if its recent and note the change between the reading and currently. average that by the days elapsed between the two.

and if the meter as a small red arrow to the left that is the flow meter. if no water is running then it should be still not spinning.

a "small" leak 1,000 gallons a month is only a $5 increase, filling a 20,000g pool like +$100

snake1 · 12/18/2014, 11:13 AM

+1 ^^^

Mrs Postal · 12/19/2014, 07:06 PM

Having the well is a lifesaver here. I have never even calculated how much RO water we make every month...but do not get me started on the electric bill around here.

rogergolf66 · 12/19/2014, 10:23 PM

If u have enough psi add a second membrain. Rough to it so the waste water goes into 2nd membrain. U will cut your waste water in half

jahel318 · 12/20/2014, 08:52 AM

Even with a waste water of 4:1 or 5:1 my water bill shouldn't be that high for using 19 gallons of RODI. If it was truly 5:1 that would be a total of approx 114 gallons. They suggested to check for leaks so I will check today aroundd the perimeter of the condo. Nothing seems to be leaking inside.

12/16/2014, 05:52 PM	#1
jahel318 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 422	Water bill Ok so for the first time I made 19 gallons of RODI water last month using a 5 stage filtration system. My monthly water bill averages at $35-$40. How in the world did my water bill arrive at $93 this past month???

12/16/2014, 05:54 PM	#2
toddmau5 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lutz, Fl Posts: 1,088	Filled a 265g with house water, then drained it and filled it with ro/di water bill. $56. But your ro produces twice as much waste water as ro water. I'm not sure on the exact math __________________ http://www.aquaticlog.com/aquariums/titanuranus/4 265G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 265G

12/16/2014, 06:01 PM	#6
bigzman Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Tampa FL Posts: 2,807	I too got a high water bill and I am in new tampa. Normally my bill is $60. I make about 100 gallon of RO a month for water changes. I too water lawn and use rejection water for lawn. I think I am going to call them tomorrow. __________________ 330g SPS - LED/T5 - EShopp S-300 Skimmer - 4 x Jebao PP20- reefkeeper elite Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef lps sps

12/16/2014, 06:16 PM	#7
ChadRaay86 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oldsmar, FL Posts: 1,560	I make around 400 gallons of RO water a month, have the waste water fill my pool and I average around 100 a month in Oldsmar. Oh, and that includes my trash and reclaimed irrigation water __________________ This tank has been without an Aiptasia event for (1) days Current Tank: 300DD, Radion G3 Pro, Octopus Diablo DC-250, 2x MP-60, 2x MP-40, Full Apex, Korallin C4002 calcium reactor

12/16/2014, 06:57 PM	#10
maroonman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel FL. Posts: 933	Ahhh...The benefits of having a well water system. __________________ AGA 180 Mixed reef & 54 Pony Tank Current Tank Info: 180 Reef..100-Sump/SRO-5000

12/16/2014, 05:55 PM	#3
koddyVT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 602	I made a lot more water than that last month and my water bill was only $60. That includes watering the lawn twice a week as well. I'd look into trying to find a leaky sink or toilet.

12/16/2014, 05:55 PM	#4
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Most systems have a rejection rate of 4/1 or so. The money is going down your drain.

12/16/2014, 05:56 PM	#5
koddyVT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 602	I also forgot to mention, I catch all the reject water and use it as lawn water.

12/16/2014, 06:33 PM	#8
trialanderror Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Longwood Posts: 381	That's way to much. Water in florida is a bout $1 per 1,000 gallon plus $4 per 1,000 gal waste water treatment charge. Typical RO is 2:1 reject/ro. With that, 300 gallon RO costs you about $5.

12/16/2014, 06:36 PM	#9
trialanderror Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Longwood Posts: 381	also check your auto shut off valve if you have your filter connected permanently. Bad auto shut off valve continues to leak water while you are not making any RO.

12/16/2014, 07:47 PM	#12
C4DC Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clearwater, Fl Posts: 727	Sometimes the water company doesn't check the meter for several months and pro rates the bill. Then they check and adjust for the overage. I use 1000 gal at my office every month and I had a 17000 gal bill a few years ago and no issues were found with leaks. __________________ Home- 125 4X 80w T5, Mostly LPS with some SPS, zoas and palys, Herbie overflow, I Tech 200 skimmer, Home made ATO, Rock wall, Apex. Office- 34 Red Sea Max, stocked with trimmings from home tank.

12/17/2014, 09:50 AM	#14
LiquidCache Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Carrollwood Posts: 727	I make about 100 gallons a month average between top off and water changes, my water/sewer bill is never over $60/mo. I suspect an issue with your plumbing.

12/17/2014, 12:00 PM	#15
koddyVT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 602	It could also be a misread by the water company. They sent me a $380 water bill one time. I called them and they rechecked it....real bill was only $68

12/17/2014, 12:08 PM	#16
Shawi Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 41	Depending on your jurisdiction, billing systems can be automated. If it saw a spike in your usage it may be billing you for anticipated future usage. Utility billing can be complicated. Call and get it sorted out.

12/17/2014, 08:20 PM	#18
kcsnook Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pinellas County Posts: 974	Booster pump..... __________________ "The trouble with weather forecasting is that it's right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it" Current Tank Info: 154 Gallon Coast to Coast Custom powered by Geisemann - Mixed Reef w Warner Marine skimmer, Dart Gold, 2 x MP-40w, MR1, GHL Dosers, Apex

12/18/2014, 07:30 AM	#19
Straight_Chaos Reefer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seminole/ St Pete Posts: 746	Pinellas county is $5 per 1,000 gallons. Alot of times they average your bill not read your meter. on the bill should say when last meter read was. see if its recent and note the change between the reading and currently. average that by the days elapsed between the two. and if the meter as a small red arrow to the left that is the flow meter. if no water is running then it should be still not spinning. a "small" leak 1,000 gallons a month is only a $5 increase, filling a 20,000g pool like +$100

12/18/2014, 11:13 AM	#20
snake1 Premium Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 2,044	+1 ^^^

12/19/2014, 07:06 PM	#21
Mrs Postal Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel Posts: 599	Having the well is a lifesaver here. I have never even calculated how much RO water we make every month...but do not get me started on the electric bill around here.

12/19/2014, 10:23 PM	#22
rogergolf66 im an addict lol Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land o lakes, FLorida Posts: 12,930	If u have enough psi add a second membrain. Rough to it so the waste water goes into 2nd membrain. U will cut your waste water in half __________________ Goal levels: salinity 35ppt, temp 78-79, alk 8-9, cal 430-450, mag 1310-1400 po4 .03, no3 1-3 Current Tank Info: System 1... 100 gal Zoa tank I built, 30 gal Ric Yuma shroom tank, 30 gal mix tank my sons,40 gal softie tank, 40 gal nem tank, two 40 gal LPS tank. System 2... 240 gal SPS display attached 100 gal frag SPS only tank.

12/20/2014, 08:52 AM	#23
jahel318 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 422	Even with a waste water of 4:1 or 5:1 my water bill shouldn't be that high for using 19 gallons of RODI. If it was truly 5:1 that would be a total of approx 114 gallons. They suggested to check for leaks so I will check today aroundd the perimeter of the condo. Nothing seems to be leaking inside.