Conservation

Switching from a flat rate to a metered rate can mean lower bills for a lot of Truckee Meadows residents. The square footage of landscaping and family size are the two biggest factors that contribute to household water usage. We have interviewed several families, ranging from small to large. Choose the household profile that best fits your family to get an idea of what your water bill may look like on a metered rate.

Tackett Family
Family Size	2 Click here to read more
House	1,450 sq./ft -- 3 bedrooms, 1 bath
Yard	Small
Average Monthly Water Bill	$34.58 per month (not including taxes)
Stoddard Family
Family Size	2 Click here to read more
House	1,500 sq./ft -- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Yard	300 sq./ft (front yard); 300 sq./ft (back yard)
Average Monthly Water Bill	$30.00 per month (not including taxes)
Anonymous Unmetered Resident
Family Size	1 Click here to read more
House	2.379 acres -- 4 bedrooms, 3 baths
Water Use	4,362,000 gallons in one year
Average Monthly Water Bill	$111.22 per month (not including taxes)
Johnson Family
Family Size	4 Click here to read more
House	1,500 sq./ft -- 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Yard	100 X 200 sq./ft front yard
Average Monthly Water Bill	$32.65 (not including taxes)
LaMure Family
Family Size	2 Click here to read more
House	1,700 sq./ft -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Yard	800 sq./ft front yard
Average Monthly Water Bill	$34.38
Campbell Family
Family Size	2 Click here to read more
House	1,600 sq./ft -- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Yard	800 sq./ft front yard, 500 gallon pond is the back yard
Average Monthly Water Bill	$22.83
Kobayashi Family
Family Size	3 Click here to read more
House	1,977 sq./ft -- 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
Yard	4,000 sq./ft front yard, 3,000 sq./ft back yard
Average Monthly Water Bill	$36.97