| Leak Size |
Gallons Per Day |
Gallons Per Month |
Cubic Feet per Quarter |
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A dripping leak consumes: |
15 gallons |
450 gallons |
180 Cubic Feet |
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A 1/32 in. leak consumes: |
264 gallons |
7,920 gallons |
3,168 Cubic feet |
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A 1/16 in. leak consumes: |
943 gallons |
28,300 gallons |
11,319 Cubic Feet |
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A 1/8 in. leak consumes: |
3,806 gallons |
114,200 gallons |
45,681 Cubic Feet |
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A 1/4 in. leak consumes: |
15,226 gallons |
456,800 gallons |
182,721 Cubic feet |
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A 1/2 in. leak consumes: |
60,900 gallons |
1,827,000 gallons |
730,800 Cubic Feet |
Check for Leaky Toilets - The most common source of leaks is the toilet. Check toilets for leaks by placing a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If after 15 minutes the dye shows up in the bowl, the toilet has a leak.
Leaky toilets can usually be repaired inexpensively by replacing the flapper.
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Toilets can account for almost 30% of all indoor water use, more than any other fixture or appliance.
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Older toilets (installed prior to 1994) use 3.5 to 7 gallons of water per flush and as much as 20 gallons per person per day.
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Replacing an old toilet with a new model can save the typical household 7,900 to 21,700 gallons of water per year, cutting both your water and wastewater bills.
We can quickly and easily fix that dripping toilet!
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