While pressure washing your water bill does increase, the change is barely noticeable for your average home pressure washing. Regular pressure washing only increases by around 1-2 dollars on average. It would help if you manually calculated the water bill consumption for more complex and more protracted jobs. Still, on average, a 2.5 GPM running for 60 minutes will use up 150 gallons of water, which will cost you around 1.54 dollars, assuming that water costs around 0.01025 per gallon on the high end.
Calculating the Water Bill Based on What you are pressure washing
Each pressure washing job takes a different amount of time, pressure, and water usage. So we have compiled a date set that we have found, based on our experience, to see how much pressure washing different parts of your home costs with water bills.
Calculating the Water Bill Based on What You Are Pressure Washing
Each pressure washing job takes a different amount of time, pressure, and water usage. So we have compiled a dataset that we have found, based on our experience, to see how much pressure washing different parts of your home costs with water bills.
A water bill of 0.005 per gallon is more common and average than a water bill of 0.01025 per gallon.
| Job Description | Flow Rate (GPM) | Duration (minutes) | Water Usage (gallons) | Cost per Gallon (dollars) | Final Water Bill (dollars) |
|---|
| Driveway Cleaning | 2.5 | 60 | 150 | $0.005 | $0.75 |
| House Siding | 2.5 | 120 | 300 | $0.005 | $1.50 |
| Deck Cleaning | 2.5 | 45 | 112.5 | $0.005 | $0.56 |
| Patio Furniture | 2.5 | 20 | 50 | $0.005 | $0.25 |
| Garage Floor | 2.5 | 30 | 75 | $0.005 | $0.38 |
| Roof Cleaning | 2.5 | 90 | 225 | $0.005 | $1.13 |
Do pressure washing companies bring in their own water?
No pressure washing companies often don’t bring their water. It’s usually cheaper, faster, and more time-efficient to use the client’s water. Bringing in water with a water tank can be very expensive, and carrying 300+ gallons of water can be complicated and time coming. As a pressure washing company, we want to offer the best rates to our clients. Bringing in our water is probably not worth the expense, mainly because it would, at max, be an additional dollar to our clients, and we do inform our clients about this beforehand.
Calculating the Increase in Water Bill When Using a Pressure Washer
To figure out how much pressure washing increases your water bill, you can use the formula:
Total Water Used (gallons) = GPM (multiplied by) Total minutes of usage
Final Water Bill (dollars) = Water Usage (gallons) × Cost per Gallon (dollars)
| Example | Flow Rate (GPM) | Duration (minutes) | Water Usage (gallons) | Cost per Gallon (dollars) Cost per Gallon Is different in every city check here | Final Water Bill (dollars) |
|---|
| Example 1 | 3.0 | 45 | 135 | $0.01025 | $1.38 |
| Example 2 | 2.0 | 90 | 180 | $0.01025 | $1.85 |
| Example 3 | 4.0 | 30 | 120 | $0.01025 | $1.23 |
Are there more water-efficient models of pressure washers available?
Yes, there are more efficient pressure washer models, but water conservation is one of many factors involved. While they do use less water, their effectiveness might be reduced. Exploring options for more efficient equipment can minimize water usage and cost. Many modern pressure washers are designed to be water-efficient, delivering powerful cleaning with lower GPM ratings. Look for models with high-efficiency ratings or those labeled as eco-friendly.
Reducing Water Usage
Here are a few strategies to keep water use and costs down:
- Pre-treat Surfaces: Applying water or a cleaning solution to surfaces before pressure washing can help loosen dirt, reducing the time and water needed.
- Upgrading Nozzles: Switch to a water-efficient nozzle to maintain pressure while reducing flow rate.
- Use recycled or Reused water: Reusing water is an excellent way to save money on water building and get closer to a greener planet.
