Ever wish your water bill came with a map of what actually happened at home? We walk through the new Church Point Water Portal and show how real-time usage, simple alerts, and clear trends turn guesswork into confident action. No jargon, no extra fluff—just the tools that help you catch problems fast and keep your budget steady.
We start with the basics: how to sign up in minutes from churchpoint.org and what you’ll see the first time you log in. The dashboard lays out your address, account number, and daily average use, with a clean 30‑day graph you can expand by day, week, month, year, or a custom range. Then we dig into the features that change the game: custom thresholds that ping you when usage crosses a number you set, plus an out‑of‑town alert that warns you if water moves when your house should be quiet. Think of it like an alarm system for your water.
From there, we decode patterns. A steady overnight trickle? Likely a toilet or a drip. A mid‑afternoon surge when nobody’s home? That’s a red flag worth checking right away. We share real numbers—how toilets can waste 10 to 60 gallons an hour and how even small drips add up—to help you diagnose faster and fix sooner. On the utility side, we explain how admin tools verify repairs and build trust, cutting down on “why is my bill high” calls while giving residents evidence they can act on the same day, not a month later.
If you want lower bills, fewer surprises, and peace of mind when you’re away, this walkthrough gives you everything you need to get started and get smarter about your water. Try the portal, set your alerts, and take control of your usage. Enjoy the episode? Follow the show, share it with a neighbor, and leave a quick review to help others find it.