Water Leaks Cost Money


DRIP


A slowly dripping tap


A 1 mm stream* wastes 100 litres of water in 24 hours and 3,000 litres in one month. That's 660 gallons and $14.05/month.

* approximate width of the tip of a ball point pen.


DRIBBLE 


A slowly dripping tap


A 1.5 mm stream wastes 400 litres in 24 hours and 12,000 litres in one month. That's 2,640 gallons and $56.18/month


DROOL


A slowly dripping tap

A 3 mm stream wastes 1,600 litres in 24 hours and 48,000 litres in one month. That's 10,560 gallons and $224.72/month



Did You Know?

Did you know... The average family of four in Canada consumes 7,925 gallons of water per month. Use your meter to find out how much you consume. Knowing how to read your meter allows you to monitor your water consumption and detect leaks in your plumbing.