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Defined
Irrigation Policy (ENF-60)
Irrigation Policy Variance Request Form
New Irrigation Systems Policy (PLU-40)
Odd/Even Defined
Irrigation Schedule FAQ
Ensuring reliable long-term water supplies for The
Woodlands
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WATER USE PROFILE FOR TYPICAL
WOODLANDS CUSTOMER
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The Woodlands MUDs served
by The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency will see an
increase in residential water and sewer rates
beginning with the October 2012 bill. There has
been no increase (other than the pass-through
GRP fee) since October 2009, but an aging
infrastructure, increased operational expenses
and changes in regulatory requirements are
driving costs up.
The new rates for
water and
sewer service will result in about a 10%
increase. This,
combined with the revised GRP fee, will mean the
typical Woodlands resident will pay about $8.60
more per month for water and sewer service – a
total yearly increase of about 18%.
After all, the first
homes (and water systems) were built in The
Woodlands in 1974. That’s almost 30 years ago!
Now, some of those systems need to be repaired
or upgraded before they succumb. And that
doesn’t come free. To maintain a reliable and
dependable Woodlands water/sewer system, capital
outlay is necessary and unavoidable.
Residents can help offset
the increased cost by employing good irrigation
and water conservation practices. Using too much
water for irrigation can increase water
consumption by 50 percent or more.
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Month
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Gallons*
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Charges-Current Rates**
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Charges-New
Rates‡
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% Change
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Jan
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5,000
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$33.15
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$38.30
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16%
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Feb
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5,000
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$33.15
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$38.30
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16%
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Mar
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7,000
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$39.67
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$46.33
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17%
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Apr
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8,000
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$42.93
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$50.34
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17%
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May
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10,000
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$49.46
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$58.37
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18%
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Jun
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12,000
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$55.98
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$66.40
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19%
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Jul
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15,000
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$65.77
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$78.44
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19%
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Aug
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15,000
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$65.77
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$78.44
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19%
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Sep
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15,000
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$65.77
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$78.44
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19%
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Oct
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11,000
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$52.72
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$62.38
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18%
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Nov
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7,000
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$39.67
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$46.33
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17%
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Dec
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5,000
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$33.15
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$38.30
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16%
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Total
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115,000
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$577.19
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$680.37
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18%
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*Assuming a sewer average
charge of $17.25 for 5,000 gallons each month.
**Includes GRP fee of $0.75
per 1,000 gallons.
‡ Includes GRP fee of $1.25
per 1,000 gallons.
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Water Saving
Device Rebate
We offer a 50%
rebate, up to $150.00, on the purchase and
installation of a rain sensor, ET Smart Controller,
or other water
saving device for your sprinkler
system. A rain sensor will detect the presence
of rain and shut off your system automatically. This alleviates the large problem in The Woodlands
of numerous sprinklers running during a rain event.
The ET Smart Controller offers several ways to save
water. It considers evaporation and
transpiration rates, humidity, temperature and
rainfall before allowing the sprinkler system to
apply water.
The WJPA office
can provide a list of approved water saving devices
and irrigation contractors who install those
devices. The list of contractors can be accessed in PDF
format
here. Contact Customer Service at
281-367-1271 for information on obtaining your
rebate, up to $150.00!
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