Higher than Normal Water Bill?
Could your increase be the result of more water consumption?
The summer months can increase your water usage. Use of pools, irrigation of lawns and gardens, washing your car, and visits from out of town family and friends can all have a significant impact on your water consumption. According to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) , water use can increase by as much as 50% in the summer months.
Do you have a dripping faucet?
Based on the size of a leak, the table below illustrates the water waste you could experience...
| Diameter of Stream |
Gallons Wasted
(1-month period) |
| 1/4 Inch |
393,833 |
| 3/16 Inch |
222,000 |
| 1/8 Inch |
98,667 |
| 1/16 Inch |
24,667 |
Calculations based upon 60 psi water pressure.
Leaks can come from many places in your home, which could include but are not limited to your toilets, water heater, faucets, outside water sprinklers, water service line, etc..
The District's maintenance staff can help you determine, in some instances, if you have a leak. Call our office and we will be happy to help you in any way that we can.
Drip Calculator
Do you have a leaky faucet? Ever wonder how much water is actually being
lost? You would be surprised at how much water (and money) you could be
saving. Drinktap.org has a great tool for calculating water loss.