Finance officials said the cost of the unused water is built into water rates.
Forecasting water use can be tough, city finance officials said, because it’s so dependent upon the weather. Rainy summers such as 2007 can drain a city’s reserves, while hot, dry ones can just as easily produce large surpluses.

I can see why having cities estimate max usage would be needed if the water district is to ensure that it has enough supply to meet demand.  Of, course their supply depends on how much rain we get get, but I can see the need for them to have at least an adequate estimate of expected maximum water usage.  How else will they be able to plan for continued growth?  BUT, the pre-purchasing by cities is indeed unclear to me.  Can anyone clarify?

--Jamie

Quote from: jhenning on February 28, 2009, 11:11:50 PM

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Finance officials said the cost of the unused water is built into water rates.
Forecasting water use can be tough, city finance officials said, because it’s so dependent upon the weather. Rainy summers such as 2007 can drain a city’s reserves, while hot, dry ones can just as easily produce large surpluses.

I can see why having cities estimate max usage would be needed if the water district is to ensure that it has enough supply to meet demand.  Of, course their supply depends on how much rain we get get, but I can see the need for them to have at least an adequate estimate of expected maximum water usage.  How else will they be able to plan for continued growth?  BUT, the pre-purchasing by cities is indeed unclear to me.  Can anyone clarify?

--Jamie

Well said, No Weapon!

Yes, the lack of clarification was very helpful, indeed.

--Jamie

Getting a straight answer out of No Weapon is like trying to get an answer out of Batman:

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I pay about $65/month for 3 in the house.

--Jamie

I like water

Quote from: Cypher on March 01, 2009, 01:59:37 PM

Yes, I have read everything here and I still don't understand the problem.  Our City of Anna bill is pretty steady at $100 this time of year with four people and two dogs. 

If someone thinks water bills are an issue in Anna they should see what we had to pay in Derby, Kansas.  Our summer water bills were higher than our electricity bills.  The bill after we did sod was $600.   

We lived in Derby and Rose Hill, Kansas. Small world!

Wow. We lived in both towns too in 2000 and 2001.

Quote from: Sweet Wife on March 02, 2009, 11:53:50 AM

Quote from: Cypher on March 01, 2009, 01:59:37 PM

Yes, I have read everything here and I still don't understand the problem.  Our City of Anna bill is pretty steady at $100 this time of year with four people and two dogs. 

If someone thinks water bills are an issue in Anna they should see what we had to pay in Derby, Kansas.  Our summer water bills were higher than our electricity bills.  The bill after we did sod was $600.   

We lived in Derby and Rose Hill, Kansas. Small world!

Wow. We lived in both towns too in 2000 and 2001.

REALLY BABE?? Little info for ya....SWEET WIFE is YOUR WIFE--so WE means YOU AND ME ..you get the special award for your attention to detail!!