How Much is Enough?

Compare your water usage to recommended amounts for your lot size

Use this tool to compare your monthly water bill to recommended water usage for your property. Select your neighborhood below, find your lot size in the table, and compare your actual usage to the suggested amounts based on current rainfall and evapotranspiration data.

Select Your Neighborhood

Please select a neighborhood from the dropdown above to view water usage recommendations for your lot size.

Water Usage Budget for College Hills

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for Copperfield/Miramont

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for East Bryan

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for Edelweiss/Castlegate

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for Emerald Forest/Raintree

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for North Bryan

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September
4,000-6,000 2,800 744.2773333333333
6,000-8,000 3,900 1036.672
8,000-10,000 5,300 1408.8106666666665
10,000-12,000 6,700 1780.9493333333332
12,000-14,000 8,000 2126.5066666666667
14,000-18,000 10,000 2658.133333333333
18,000-24,000 14,200 3774.549333333333
24,000-30,000 18,500 4917.546666666666

Water Usage Budget for Pebble Creek

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for Southwood Valley

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for Wellborn

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for West Bryan

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for West College Station

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

Water Usage Budget for Wixon Valley

Lot Area (Square Feet) Average Landscape Area (Square Feet) Your Suggested Outdoor Water Use for September

How to Use the Comparison Chart

Example of how to use the lot size chart
1 Find your lot size in the left column
2 Note your average landscape area
3 Compare your outdoor usage
4 Check your total water use

How to Read Your Water Bill

Understanding your water bill is key to tracking your conservation progress. Here's a guide to help you find the information you need:

Guide to reading your water bill

Additional Resources

For more information about water rates and billing: