TechWater / The sample review
Same water.
Fairer comparison.
A fictional property, two billing periods, and a question still open. Explore what the numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
01 / The basis
Different periods.
The same units.
Keep the dates and units visible before comparing the billed totals.
| Period | Days | Billed use |
|---|---|---|
| A | 30 | 24,000 US gal |
| B | 35 | 31,500 US gal |
02 / Compare the periods
Make the days
part of the picture.
Period A30 days
800 US gal/day
Period B35 days
900 US gal/day
+12.5%
Higher daily use after accounting for billing duration.
24,000 ÷ 30 = 800 / day31,500 ÷ 35 = 900 / day
The billed total rose 31.25%, displayed as 31.3%. Daily use rose 12.5%. Neither establishes the cause. All values are fictional.
03 / Add context
A flag is not
an explanation.
Select a fictional context note to see how it changes the question.
THE QUESTION TO ASK
Ask the property team about occupancy, irrigation schedules, and known work before assigning a cause.
04 / THE NEXT CHECKOPEN QUESTION
Review the unexplained
daily increase.
- Suggested owner
- Property team
- Next check
- Review occupancy, irrigation schedules, and known work.
- Closeout
- Record what was checked and found. The example is not a real assigned task or completed investigation.