▷3 Astounding Facts About Hidden Leaks In San Diego

3 Astounding Facts You’ll Want To Know About Hidden Leaks And Slow Drips In San Diego

You might not be aware of it, but this week is the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Fix a Leak” Week, which aims to raise awareness of the water waste and financial losses caused by slow drips and concealed leaks.  1: Every Year, A Lot Of Water Is Unknowingly Wasted  You might believe that the minor drop coming from your kitchen sink doesn’t matter. But reconsider.  One gallon of water is produced by 15,140 drops. You will lose 34.7 gallons of water annually if you have just one faucet that drops at a rate of just one drip per minute. 

2: Leaks And Drips Cost A Lot Of Money Every Year 

Money is wasted when water is wasted. No lie.  Did you know that of all the states in the union, Orange County has the lowest tap water prices? In Orange County, “city water” or “faucet water” costs roughly $6.00 a month on average. (For your information, West Virginia has the highest water costs at $72.00 per month, followed by Alaska with a staggering $95.00 per month.) 

3: There Are Simple Ways To Check Your Home For Hidden Water Leaks And Drips 

Check for concealed leaks or drips if you detect a spike in your water bill. The good news is that doing that is simple to do.  Consider adding one drop of food coloring to the tank of your toilet. Ten minutes, please. If color is dripping into the bowl, there is a leak that has to be investigated.  Analyze the water bill. Less than 12,000 gallons will be used each month by a family of four on average. If you’re higher than that, you might be hiding a leak. 

FAQs

Can A Leak Waste A Lot Of Water? 

More than 3,000 gallons might be lost annually due to a leaky faucet that drips at a rate of one drip per second. More than 180 showers would require that much water! 

How Much Water Is Lost By A Slow Drip? 

You may hear the sound of water splashing into the sink or tub in a constant drip, drip, drip pattern. You prevent high water bills; make sure to put fixing the dripping faucet high on your priority list. Nearly one gallon each day, or 29 gallons per month, is lost by a relatively common leak of 10 drips per minute. 

What Causes The Majority Of Faucet Leaks? 

Leaky faucets have five causes. 

• A cartridge with damage. A cartridge-style faucet is one that has two handles—one for hot water and the other for cold water. 
• Water pressure issues, broken washers, a dysfunctional O-ring, etc. 
• Compromised valve seat. 
• Switch off the Water. 
• Take apart the faucet handles, then separate the valve stem.

Leak Detection Specialists provides equipment for checking for leaks in pipes you can’t even see, such as subterranean cameras. We are professionals at resolving concealed plumbing problems, and we know where to search for frequent problems. Even better, we provide yearly plumbing and safety inspections so that we may find possible issues before they even arise.

Conclusion

Give Leak Detection Specialists a call right away to learn more about how our experts can help with leak detection in San Diego, CA.