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Fixing faucet leaks
How to fix a leaking faucet.
Fixing Toilet Leaks
How to fix common toilet leaks.

Indoor Leaks


In an average residence, 22 gallons of water are lost to leakage each day, and the most common culprits are leaking toilets or dripping faucets. This daily leakage volume is about equal to the amount of drinking water a family of 3 needs for two full weeks! The annual sewer and water costs for 22 gallons of leakage per day is $80 per household.

 

Leaking Toilet

It is not uncommon to find toilets leaking much more water than the average 22 gallons. Silent toilets leaks can account for up to 300 gallons of day of lost water without anybody noticing the leakage. This size of leak costs over $500 dollars a year and should be repaired immediately.

 

 

 

 

To check your toilet for leaks:

 

1. Lift off the toilet tank lid. Without flushing, place 2 dye tablets (or 10 drops of food coloring) in the toilet tank.

2. If water in the bowl turns color within 10 minutes, you have a toilet leak.