Drip Drip: Leaks Might Cost More Than You Think
Put A Number On It Around 1 trillion gallons of water wastage is contributed to leaks per annum nationwide. This ample amount of water, if saved, can facilitate around 11 million households. A single leak can waste up to 90 gallons of water per day. If your household comprise of 4 people who consume up to 150 gallons of water, your average monthly water bill will mount to $109. The water that you waste in the form of leaky faucets and pipes adds on to this bill, making it heavy on your pockets. How To Determine Leaks In order to repair them, it is essential you know how to determine that your plumbing has a leak. - Monitor you water consumption closely. If a family of four is consuming more than 12,000 gallons per month then g et a plumber to inspect for leaks. - Stop using water around the house and take a reading of your water meter with a gap of 2 hours. If the meter gives a reading even after you stop using water then you have...