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Title: Your Water Bill is About to Triple
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URL Source: http://www.wealthwire.com/news/inflation/2765?r=1
Published: Mar 1, 2012
Author: Brittany Stepniak
Post Date: 2012-03-01 22:59:53 by Tatarewicz
Keywords: None
Views: 229
Comments: 3

You thought paying between $4 and $6 for gas was rough. Now, this...

According to a recent report, Americans could pay up to $900 more per year for water as the nation's water system suffers.

America is about to revamp and expand the underground drinking systems in our nation. Cost? About $1 trillion throughout the next 25 years. Therefore, utility rates are going up to compensate for some of those costly endeavors.

There is some good news: after the expensive infrastructure processes are completed, water will be less expensive in thefuture. Unfortunately, delays will cost more than a pretty penny...

According the the American Water Works Association, fixing the system now would cost about $13 billion per year. By the year 2040, those same procedures will cost nearly $30 billion per year.

"Because pipe assets last a long time, water systems that were built in the later part of the 19th century and throughout much of the 20th century have, for the most part, never experienced the need for pipe replacement on a large scale," said the report provided to Washington Secrets. "The dawn of an era in which the assets will need to be replaced puts growing stress on communities that will continue to increase for decades to come."

This will certainly add some financial stress for families struggling to thrive in today's eroding economy.

If you're looking for ways to reduce your family's water consumption, consider these ideas:

Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time. If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a water-efficient model. Don't use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety. Use a commercial car wash that recycles water. Make sure there are water-saving aerators on all of your faucets. Bathe your young children together. When washing dishes by hand, fill the sink basin or a large container and rinse when all of the dishes have been soaped and scrubbed. Turn off the water while you shave and save up to 300 gallons a month. Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It's simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a week. Collect water from your roof to water your garden.

For more water-saving tips, take a more in-depth look at this list compiling the top 112 ways you can conserve water in your home.

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#1. To: Tatarewicz (#0)

I've had well water for years...no fluoride, no hormones, on chemicals...and the underground streams run through quartz before it hits the 400 ft well. Water that streams through quartz is called "sweet" water, because it's so pure...it's fabulous...oh, and no sewer bill because we have a septic tank. Time to "Atlas Shrugged" folks...quit feeding the beast and get out from under their control.

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#2. To: Freedomsnotfree (#1)

30 yrs on good Ozarks DeepWell (575ft) water. 3 families for $20/mo. total electric. Pure as it gets.

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I didn't grow up on well water, but once you have it, you won't go back.

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