Our water bills here in Mich are also that way Essup. We pay the sewer rate as well, even when used to water the grass. Someday we will be paying for the air we breathe. In fact, there are new water withdrawal regulations in place here in Mich., went into effect last year. I sat through the presentation, but pretty much fell asleep, it was so boring and did not pertain to me. Had something to do with 100,000 gallon per day.