What You Can Do

Water is a precious commodity and conservation should be taken seriously. Here are a few facts and tips for at home conservation.

Facts

• Showers can use up to 10 gallons of water per minute. Excessive showers can be an extravagant waste of water.
• A washing machine will use about 40 gallons of water per load, whether it is a week’s worth of laundry or just a few towels. The same is true for dishwashers. Save up for a full load or use proper settings for smaller loads.
• Toilets are notorious for their hidden leaks and can waste thousands of gallons a day left undetected, so it is important to check them periodically.

Tips

• When remodeling, use water saving fixtures.
• Don’t leave the hose running while washing your car.
• Don’t leave the water run while brushing your teeth.
• Be observant for leaky faucets and running toilets. Leaks left undetected can amount to gallons of water being wasted. Remember all water is metered.

Water Loss Chart

Basis: 6 Inch Cast Iron Pipe			Cost Per Year
Hole Size (Diameter)	Gallon Loss Per Day	Gallon Loss Per Year	At $2 / 1,000 Gallons	At $7.38 / 1,000 Gallons
1/31"	178	64,970	$130	$479
1/8"	2,850	1,040,250	$2,080	$7,675
1/4"	11,400	4,161,000	$8,322	$30,708