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Smart Water Metering: Water Conservation More Effective When We Know How Much are We Using?; Main Problem with Submetering is Cost of Installation (Aguanomics)

(March 19, 2009, Aguanomics)
ID asks:
One of the structural issues I see with regard to pricing water is metering.

I’m sure the technology exists or could easily exit to monitor my water usage tied to a dollar amount.
I would like an easy to read display: Gallons used, unit cost, total cost. Generally metering is on [...]

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New Texas Sprinkler Regulations: 60% Cost Increase; $2,500 -> $4,000 per Installation (DallasMorningNews)

(Jan. 12, 2009, The Dallas Morning News)
State-mandated regulations on sprinklers aim to conserve water but also could lead to a dramatic spike in the cost of new systems.
Some in the industry say that, long-term, the new regulations should benefit irrigation installers and property owners. But the higher costs and slower turnaround time could hurt them, [...]

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