Dear Editor, I follow the rules that Austin Water has put forth in stage 2 watering. But after reading that 7 billion gallons were lost last year I feel like the average homeowner is being misled and asked to pay the price for the city's failure to address this issue. I realize this has been kicked down the road for years and the responsibility stretches back many years. Austin paid a consultant firm $200,000 for a report on the problem and the city is two months late with their report. So the next time you see me with a hose in my hand, just smile ...