Lou wrote:

> In the US according to a quick web search, a full sized Miele
> dishwasher can run from $1,249 to $2,149 depending on the model. A
> more typical dishwasher costs $300-$400, making the Miele over five
> times as expensive. That difference will buy an awful lot of water -
> in my area, about 849,000 US gallons (3,213,814 liters).

When you figure in the sewage charge, my water is WAY more expensive than that.
About $12.50 per ccf, which is 748 gallons, or about 1.7 cents / gallon. Heating
it cost significantly more than that in addition, I'm sure. $3.50 of that $12.50
is the actual water charge.