Conserving water to be green while lowering your monthly bill to save green is a beneficial combination. Little things can contribute significantly to a large water bill.
- Leaky faucets can waste over 1,000 gallons a year
- Leaky toilets can waste 7,000 gallons a month
- A five-minute shower saves more water than a tub bath
- Water running while you brush your teeth or shave
- Sprinkler heads need to be adjusted to spray on the yard only
- Install a rain sensor on sprinkler system
- Pool equipment can be a hidden source of wasted water
A larger than normal water bill can be your first indication
you have a leak. Then, you'll need to track it down.
- Turn off all the water
faucets and appliances; don't forget the ice maker.
- Open the water meter, usually
located near the sidewalk in the front of the house. You may need a water
key that can be purchased from a home improvement store or possibly
borrowed from a neighbor.
- Locate the dial indicating
water usage. It should not be moving since all of the water is off. If it
is still moving, verify that you have turned off anything that might be
using water.
- If it appears to be still,
make a mark with a Sharpie and wait 15 minutes. If the flow indicator has
moved, you probably have a leak.
- Now that you've confirmed
that you have a leak, you may need help in locating it. A plumber or leak
specialist may be able to help you track it down and repair it.
Sue Lawrence
and Ken McCormick can be reached at 806-355-9601. Prudential, Ada REALTORS is an independently
owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a
Prudential company, an Equal Housing Opportunity.
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