Stop water leakages:
An overview:
Conservation of water is not only important from utility bills saving point of view but it is in fact a great economic development tool. Hence if any one is concerned about lower energy costs and utility bills, a more comfortable and energy efficient home then he or she should immediately check and stop leakage of water. According to the American water works association one in every five toilet in the United States leaks, which can lead to a waste of approximately 30 to 500 gallons of water per day. If the loss is such on a daily basis then the loss for one year is beyond imagination.
Checking interior water leakages:
A recent survey concluded that undetected interior water leaks could add up to 20 to 45% of the total utility bills on water. On an average most of the leakages in side a house are found in the toilets and lavatories. One of the easiest ways to detect a silent leak in the toilet is to drop a little amount of food coloring into the tank and without flushing for some time if the color appears in the bowl then there is a possible chance of leakage. Checking of moist spots around and under the house plumbing and around outdoor plumbing can also lead to the discovery of leakages. Worn out washers in faucets and showerheads are also significant sources of water leakages through dripping. Though it may appear to be negligible but even a little drip can waste as much as 170 gallons of water each day that leads to 5000 gallons in a month.
Use of water meters:
Water meters are important devices that can give effective check on water wastage in a house. The water meter should always be located in front of the house inside a concrete or plastic meter box that is set flush to the ground. It is seen that sometimes meter boxes are not easily visible due to landscaping and other obstructions. Many find it hard to read the meter but it is as easy as reading the odometer of a car. The numbers should be from left to right that appears under the words cubic feet.
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