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Leak Facts
- A 3mm hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi, leaks 9,500 litres of water in 24 hours.
- A leak the size of a pinhead can waste 1,362,708 litres per year, enough to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark.
- A dripping faucet/hose bib can lose up to 680 litres a month or 8,170 litres per year.
- Approximately 1 in every 20 pools has a leak.
- Approximately 1 in every 318 homes or buildings has a leak.
- One trip through a car wash uses 570 litres of drinking water.
- Collecting water for gardening from the faucet while waiting for hot water saves about 950 litres of water a month.
- Using a broom to clean the sidewalk instead of a hose saves 570 litres of water.
- Using a pool cover prevents about 3,800 litres per month from evaporating.
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leak detection tips / resources
- the bucket test
Is your pool needing constant refilling? You may have a hidden leak in your pool. Try the seven steps to determine if your pool is leak free. Do-it-yourself 24 hour test. Test your pool- the meter test
Do you have a high water bill? You may have a hidden plumbing leak. Try the seven steps to determine if your property is leak free. Do-it-yourself 30 minute test. Test your water meter
- pool leak calculator
- Use the calculator to determine the amount of water loss over a period of time. Calculate pool water loss
- leak facts
- A 3mm hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi, leaks 9,500 litres of water in 24 hours. Facts about leaks
- signs and symptoms
- You may have a plumbing leak if... Leak signs & symptoms
- water conservation
- Saving water is like any other habit. The more you do it, the more natural it becomes. Become water-wise, it's fun to find more ways to conserve. Conserve water
- drink tap water
- Consumers can do their part to conserve precious supplies through small, thoughtful changes in their lifestyles and activities. Learn about tap water
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