Got To Try Beating Them

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Village decided that we need more tax on our water…tax, tax, tax

Last year hooked up a 55 gallon rain barrel coming off the roof of
the garage; just a small rain will fill it. Wife and I use it for the garden, birdbaths,
flowers. Don't much care about the lawn, it will take care of itself.

Could not see paying $250 for a fancy barrel out of the garden supply.
All extra, parts laying around.

Makes you think about the water you use. I’m not one of those “save the earth” types;
just trying to save a buck. Think I will put up another this year.

Just a thought, save a buck, perhaps save some water.

have a good un........
SHERMANVILLE

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[FarmerChick]

I would put in another if I were you. saving a buck is important now definitely. and water use outside can be alot so it is good to have alot
nice set up!!

I don't know your monthly bill, but could you put in a well? cost is high intitially but in the end you have free water. my well is over 16 years old and sure has paid for itself many times over if I had to have city water. So if it pays itself off in X years and then free fresh great well water, might be the way to go.

[spartacus53]

If I'm not mistaken saving rainwater in New Jersey is illegal

They are looking to increase our water bill by 17% this year too.. Makes it hard to save a buck, especially since they are saying the last 3 months have been the driest in a long time, and drought warning may go into effect by May/June.

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Farmer Lady,
cost high intitially is a problem. Have to do with what I have.
You do have it made.

Thanks for the post.


Spartacus53,
17% is not as high as ours went up but still, it hits home.
Think we may be seeing a time when water could be a problem.
Thanks for posting.

have a good un...............
SHERMANVILLE

[spartacus53]

Sherman, you have to keep in mind that percentages are all relative to cost

example 10% 0f 100 = 10 and 10% of 1000 = 100

NJ is already either the first, or second highest in property taxes, that will give you an idea

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Spartacus53,

sounds like N.J. is bad news.
Sounds like N.J. ....................

have a good un ..............
SHERMANVILLE

[spartacus53]

Add on top of the highest property taxes, many towns are now charging you for emergency services i.e. fire & police department. If they are called to your residence, you will receive an additional bill for the service you're already paying taxes for

Go figure

And you think your water bill is high

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Spartacus53,

think I will just stop using water; die at home, and stop all emergency services for my body.

have a good un.
SHERMANVILLE