Why is My Water Bill So High?

Did you know the average North American home wastes 10,000 gallons per year from households leaks. With just one leaky faucet in your house, you could be losing almost $200 every year?

That’s a really nice dinner for two at an upscale restaurant (twice!). Or two tickets to an NBA game. Or two rounds of golf at a Myrtle Beach resort.

Why not make sure there aren’t any leaks in your house? It can be pretty simple.

Go into the bathroom and listen. Is your toilet running all the time?

Look at your faucets or the shower head. Are they dripping?

Are you watering your lawn too much? Is more water going on to your driveway than on your grass?

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Saving Money on your Water Bill Can be Easy

These problems can be simple to fix. But if they’re ignored, they can cost you big time. Especially if they get worse over time (which they inevitably will).

A leaky faucet dripping one drop per second wastes up to 3,000 gallons of water per year but can be easy to fix. With a few simple tools and a replacement washer, the job can be done in just minutes.

A dripping shower head can waste almost 500 gallons per year. Just make sure the handle is tight using pipe tape and a wrench to ensure a snug fit. And maybe a no low-flow shower head is in order while you’re at it. Replace yours with one bearing the WaterSense label. Check the EPA website for more information about WaterSense.

A leaky toilet or one that doesn’t shut off completely is the most common water waster. They account for about 90 percent of indoor leaks. A leaking or running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons a day or 1,400 gallons in a week

But fixing a leaking or running toilet may be as simple as adjusting to the stopper valve assembly. Even replacing stopper valve assembly is inexpensive and relatively easy to do.

Adjusting the direction of your lawn sprinklers takes a bit of planning but is pretty straightforward.

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However, for some more serious plumbing issues, you may need to call a professional plumber.

If you look around the baseboards and walls near your plumbing fixtures, you may notice mildew or mold, darkened surfaces or puddles of water. That may indicate a leak is inside the wall.

Water leaking inside a wall can lead to adverse health problems and structural damage to your home. You should probably call a plumber – sooner rather than later!

Finally, you can’t ignore possible water leaks outside your house. If a water line that feeds your irrigation system or an outside faucet cracks or develops a loose joint, it could be years before you even notice it’s leaking. And these leaks can be especially difficult to repair.

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Fortunately, there are simple ways to monitor your water usage and detect water leaks in your home.

Wow! Who knew water leaks could be such a problem?

How can anyone stay on top of water leaks – and every potential leak – when there’s so much else going on?

More importantly, who has the time to monitor – much less repair – water leaks when they occur?

Argh! No wonder you say, “Why is my water bill so high?”

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The Flume Smart Water System features an easy-to-install sensor, wifi bridge and powerful smartphone app that, together, put the power of water use insights in your hands.

To save water you have to know where it’s going. The Flume App provides real-time leak alerts and water use information along with the ability to set monthly budgets.

It’s easy to install, is compatible App iOS & Android and even works with Amazon Alexa.

With the Flume Smart Water System you’ll have the power to see water use and leaks across your entire property, anytime, anywhere.

You’ll never again have to ask, “Why is my water bill so high?”

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