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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 a leak. -  Check for surface le

15 million Americans  have a private water source like wells, springs, and cistern. The water that you acquire from the municipal or public service provider is heavily treated for contaminants.  Private water sources don’t come under the jurisdiction of EPA, which is why you should approach your local health department to ensure water safety. Let’s learn all there is about well water to make your water source safe and sustainable. Types Of Water Well Bored or Dug 10-30 feet of hole is dug into the ground to access water. It is then lined with stone and bricks to provide support to the structure. Driven Wells A pipe is driven 30 to 50 feet deep in to the ground to access aquifers. They are cased from the top, but can easily be polluted if the water source comes into contact with harmful pollutants. Drilled Wells Water source is reached by drilling thousand feet below the surface. They require casing installation and have a lower risk of pollution as the water sour