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Little Leaks, Big Money: What Do Leaks Cost You?

LITTLE LEAKS, $4 BIG MONEY: What Do Leaks Cost You? Facts and Figures on Household Leaks O = 1 GALLON 10% of homes have leaks that waste at least 90 GALLONS of water per day Homeowners can SAVE AROUND 10% on water bills by fixing leaks Leaks in the average house can waste more than 10,000 GALLONS of 270 water per year That's the amount of water used for 270 LOADS OF LAUNDRY Across the country, leaks can account for 1 TRILLION GALLONS of wasted water per year -Leaks as small as 1/16" could cost you almost $100 PER MONTH That's equal to annual water usage for 11 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS Leaks as large as 1/4" could cost you more than $4,000 PER MONTH Signs You Might Have a Leak CHECK YOUR WATER USAGE IN THE WINTER >12,000 = LEAK GALLONS If you use over 12,000 gallons/month, there's a good chance you have a leak WATCH YOUR WATER METER If your meter goes up after 2 hours of no water use, you may have a leak PUT FOOD COLORING IN THE TOILET TANK If color appears in the bowl within 15 minutes of no flushing, there may be a leak Where to Look for a Leak BATHROOM Check toilet faucet showerhead A showerhead leaking 10 drops/minute wastes 500 gallons/year OUTDOORS Check hoses irrigation systems A 1/32" leak in an irrigation system wastes about 6,300 gallons/month KITCHEN Check faucets dishwashers icemakers laundry machines A faucet leaking 1 drop/second can waste 3,000 gallons of water/year Infographic provided by: Mr. Rooter PLUMB ING SANTAROSA.MRROOTER.COM Sources: http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html http://www.burgy.org/pages/WilliamsburgMA_WaterComm/leaks

Little Leaks, Big Money: What Do Leaks Cost You?

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Leaks commonly occur in the bathroom, kitchen, and outdoors. Knowing where to look can help you avoid serious damage and repair costs. Learn where to look for leaks by checking out this infographic fr...

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