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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...

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 w...

A sump pump plays a very important role as far as plumbing is concerned. It removes the water that accumulates in sump basins and is often the only safety measure keeping your house from flooding! As these pumps are usually installed in the lower levels of houses e.g. basements, they can be very tricky to monitor. Most homeowners forget all about them and don’t even think of maintaining them until their basements are completely flooded. To put an end to that practice, we’ve compiled a short list of signs that will help homeowners become more proactive as far as sump pump repairs are concerned. These signs often act as precursors to deeper, underlying problems so ignore them at your peril! 1.  Foul Odor: If you smell a vile odor coming from your basement, there’s a high chance that your sump pump is in desperate need of repairs. By far, the most common reason of this strong smell emitting from the sump pump is the evaporation of water from its trap. This problem i...

Leaks or pipe bursts can cause serious damages to your property. It can cause structural damage to the property, ruin your upholstery, or lead to pest infestation. One way to avoid such mishaps is by giving your plumbing a regular check. It will help prolong its life and prevent costly repairs or leaks. A leaky faucet dripping at 1 drop per second can cause 3000 gallons of water loss  per year. You can have 180 showers in this much water! Avoid Chemicals for Drains Clogs Most common plumbing problem? Clogged drains. Using chemicals for clogged rains can cause erosion of pipes. The chemicals only clear the pathway enough for water to pass through. It doesn’t entirely eliminate the cause . This means you will have clogged drains again, soon. Each time you pour those acid-based chemicals down your drains, you’re contributing to pipe corrosion, causing leaks eventually. Hire a plumber to snake the drain, instead. Prevent Clogging Clogs are more than just a nui...