Are you worried about how filling your swimming pool or watering your lawn might impact your sanitation bill? Good news! For residential customers, outdoor water activities typically don't affect your SD1 wastewater charges. Here's what you need to know:
The Winter Usage Factor on your bill helps ensure fair billing:
How It Works:
We measure your water usage over a 90-day period between November and April to determine your typical indoor water use. This factor is then applied year-round to ensure that you're not charged for outdoor water activities. Learn more about SD1 billing.
What it Means For You
Summer Activities:
- Filling pools, watering lawns and other outdoor water use does not affect your wastewater bill
- There's no need to request separate pool credits from SD1, as you're already covered!
Water Conservation:
- While SD1 doesn't charge for summer water use, your water bill may vary
- Conserving water helps protect our resources
- Contact your local water district for conservation tips
Non-Residential Customers:
For information about filling swimming pools or discharging pool water, please contact our Industrial Pretreatment department.
Remember: Enjoy your summer activities without worrying about unexpected increases in your SD1 bill!