HomeMy Public PortalAbout200905Newsletter.docWater Usage Statistics
Our new automated water meter reading has allowed utility billing to verify a number of statistics. For example, an automated watering system typically consumes 1000 gallons every time
activated. As residential rates include only 3000 gallons in the base rate, even running a watering system once per week means you will be paying added fees for all other household
use!
Leaking faucets and toilets consume 400-600 gallons each day! Even toilets that only need the flapper jiggled have shown variances from 40 to 1400 gallons a day. Although the City will
provide a credit if you give appropriate proof of recent, relevant plumbing repairs, it is much more cost effective to make such repairs sooner rather than later! Our billing staff
will try to contact you whenever such problems arise. However, there are further savings YOU can make NOW to control your water utility costs.
Check typical usage for a family of four in the table below:
Daily avg
w/conservation
Bath
36
5
Teeth brushing
2
0.5
Dishwasher
15
7
Hand washing
2
0.5
Shaving
20
1
Toilet
6
2
Washing car
180
45
Laundry
40
25
Lawn (1 hr)
600
100
901 gallons
186 gallons
Month:
27030
5580
Tybee cost:
$ 62.97
$ 15.54
The bathing figures involve changing from bath to shower, using water to get wet, turning the shower off, and than using water again to rinse. Turning the water off when not actually
using it will cut consumption while cleaning hands and teeth. Using a bowl to shave, you use only 5% of that used by running water. A low-flow toilet results in 2/3 less water use.
Using your dishwasher or laundry only with full loads contributes significant savings. Tho’ this study shows 600 gallons per hour to water the lawn, our own figures on Tybee are much
higher at 1000 gph! Xeriscaping and deep, infrequent watering can cut your use further. Even so, a family of four probably will still pay accelerated water fees, but over $45 each month
can be saved – that’s $540 a year savings to justify a low-use toilet, or other water conserving appliances.
Trash Pick-Up Contacts
If you are have questions or issues regarding your trash, yard waste, or recycling, please contact WastePro directly at 965-0777. They are also reachable at City Hall, 786-4573, x131.
Utility Bill Reminder
Don’t forget utility bills are now due the 20th of each month!
TEMA/CEMA Weather Preparedness
The 2009 hurricane season runs June 1st through November. A NOAA Weather Radio will keep you apprised of weather-related emergencies.
Chatham County Emergency Management Agency will give a Hurricane and Tornado Public Awareness Program at the Tybee Gym on Monday, June 15th at 7 PM. Make sure you are ready!
CEMA will also provide a 4-session Community Emergency Response Team training that will run from 8:30 am – 2 pm each Saturday, June 6, 13, 20, and 27. You must register in advance to
reserve one of the 20 available seats in this class. Call Virginia Mobley, 238-9972 to make your reservations.
The Better Hometown Initiative Asks…
Be part of the Better Hometown Initiative by sharing…
How often did you shop on Tybee last month?
How often did you dine out on Tybee last month?
May was National Preservation Month, themed “This Place Matters!” Preserving Tybee heritage, her beautiful structures and amazing character is important. Every month reminds us that
historic preservation has the power to protect and enhance our homes, neighborhoods and business districts as places that really matter to the community! It is invaluable as a cultural
and social resource, helps create jobs, enhance property values, revitalize communities and encourage tourism spending.
Celebrate, appreciate, and contribute to the preservation of Tybee Island history!
- What does preservation mean to you?
- Send us your special stories of “back in the day”!
- Send your favorite historical pictures to us!
- Let us know your favorite Tybee architectural details!
Please respond via email (cmorton@cityoftybee.org), mail your responses to City Hall, ATTN: BHT, or drop off your reply at City Hall ATTN: BHT. Your input is important.
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