Save Money – Fix/Replace Your Leaky Faucets and Toilets
Do you know that bathroom leaks cost you money? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), toilets account for 30% of water consumption; and leaky ones waste up to 200 gallons of water a day, if left broken. Wasted water cost you money.
There are steps you can take to safeguard your money as well as conserve our water resources. The EPA’s Water Sense program educates consumers about the various conservation fixtures available on the market. All fixtures with the Water Sense label are endorsed by the EPA and are proven to effectively reduce water consumption without compromising performance.
Therefore, the same flush you’ve become accustomed to with a toilet that uses 3.5 to 7.0 gallons of water has the same impact as a Water Sense toilet that uses 1.28 gallons per flush. Other conservation steps include:
Fixing leaky faucet or toilet
Testing your fixtures for leaks (For your toilet – drop a little food coloring into the tank. If the color shows in the bowl without flushing, you have a leak)
Turning off the bathroom faucet while brushing your teeth can save you up to 8 gallons of water a day
To learn more about the EPA’s Water Sense program, visit WaterSense.
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About the Author: Allison Levy is an expert in the Environmental Field having over 15 years of experience working with government agencies and private industries. She graduated from the University of Maryland University College with a Master’s of Science in Environmental Management. Allison has worked in the field by conducting environmental, health and safety surveys/inspections on underground storage tanks, air quality, hazardous material, and the like.
Ruan | Aug 13, 2009 | Reply
Knowing how to do water plumbing is essential thing to know even with basic ways. You would not know when your faucet will be broken and this should be fixed immediately to avoid hassles and accidents.
Harry D'Elia | Sep 14, 2009 | Reply
We do not have any leaks at my house. I have a professional plumber as next door neighbor. I feed him and he fixes the leaks. Works out great.
Duane Murphy | Sep 18, 2009 | Reply
Great tip! I just had a friend lower her water bill by 50% due to a toilet that would randomly refill the basin. It’s in the basement so she never realized it until the city knocked on her door to find out why she was using so much water! Gotta love living in a small town that cares about such things!