WINTER STORM WATER USE

During the height of the February storm, League City’s water use increased from 10 million gallons a day to almost 25 million. This is the largest single day use in the City’s history and is 20 percent higher than any single day use ever. This huge increase was due in part to customers dripping water from faucets to prevent pipes from freezing, but also from the thousands of homes, apartments, and businesses that experienced broken pipes and leaks after temperatures warmed up. The League City Utility Billing Department was instrumental in identifying leaks using the City’s automated meter reading equipment to determine the addresses with abnormally high water consumption. Line repair staff were then dispatched to shut off the water meter or close the main water valve to the home or business. This proved to be an extremely effective tool for preventing further water loss and limited the damage to many homes.

Check Your April Bill

Due to League City’s delayed billing cycle, most utility billing customers will not see the impacts of the winter storm until their April bill. For a homeowner who ran their faucets on a slow drip over several days, they will likely see anywhere from a $30 to $50 increase on their bill.

Leak Adjustment Policy

Track Your Water Usage

Do you need a way to track your water usage and potentially save money on your water bill?

Sign up for the League City Water Usage Tracker, which allows you to easily monitor the amount of water you use. By creating a free account through the City’s website, users are able to set alerts, compare their usage versus rainfall, download their data, and compare usage with previous billing periods. Alerts can be programmed through the tracker and will notify you if your water usage has exceeded your average daily usage. Sign up today at leaguecity.com/watertracker.

For customers who experienced broken pipes, League City has a City ordinance that provides a leak adjustment policy. Under the ordinance, customers who present proof that a leak was repaired may be eligible for a reduction to their utility bill. Proof can includes pictures, receipts, and bills of service. The ordinance allows the League City Utility Billing Department to provide a bill adjustment once every 12 months. Customers seeking a leak adjustment to their bill can visit leaguecity.com/leakadjustment for more information, or email leakadjustmentrequest@leaguecitytx.gov.

Rain Barrel Sale and Rebate Program

The League City annual rain barrel sale is back. Rain barrels are used for the collection and storage of rainwater before it runs into streets and gutters. Not only do they conserve water, but they provide an economical way to irrigate gardens and landscaping. Whether your landscape is large or small, developed or new, you can now purchase a 50-gallon “Ivy” rain barrel for $65, nearly half off the full price. The City of League City offers a $25 water utility credit for up to 2 rain barrel installations per household per year.

The rain barrel spring sale will begin on Monday, March 1, 2021 and end on Sunday, May 23, 2021. To order, go to leaguecity.com/rainbarrel.