Question 1

How much does a dripping faucet cost per year in Parker?

Accepted Answer

At Parker Water (PWSD) Tier 1 rates of approximately $4.50 per 1,000 gallons, a slow drip of 10 drips per minute wastes about 526 gallons per year and costs about $2.40. A fast drip at 120 drips per minute wastes over 6,000 gallons per year and costs about $27. A running toilet dwarfs both.

Question 2

How much water does a running toilet waste?

Accepted Answer

A running toilet typically wastes 200 to 500 gallons per day, or 6,000 to 15,000 gallons per month. At PWSD rates, that can cost $27 to $110 per month in water alone. If it runs in December, January, or February, it also raises your Winter Average and can increase your sewer charge for the next 12 months.

Question 3

What are Parker Water rates in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Parker Water and Sanitation District (PWSD) uses a residential tiered rate structure. In 2025, Tier 1 (essential indoor use) is approximately $4.50 per 1,000 gallons. Higher tiers cost more per 1,000 gallons. Verify current rates at pwsd.org/2266/Rules-Regulations-Rates-Fees.

Question 4

Does a sprinkler leak cost more than a toilet leak in Parker?

Accepted Answer

Irrigation leaks are often larger in volume but billed on PWSD's separate irrigation rate rather than residential tiers. A sprinkler head stuck open at 1 gallon per minute loses 1,440 gallons per day. At PWSD irrigation rates, that can cost $275 or more per month and will not be caught until the bill arrives.

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