Water Saving Tips

Leaks & Their Costs

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Costs Per Day Per Year
Water Charge Sewer Charge Total Water Charge Sewer Charge Total
Faucets  
Slow Drip 36 Gallons $0.18 $0.28 $0.46 $65.00 $103.35 $168.34
Steady Drip 180 Gallons $0.89 $1.42 $2.31 $324.99 $516.73 $841.72
One Quarter Open 684 Gallons $3.38 $5.38 $8.76 $1,234.95 $1,963.57 $3,198.52
One Half Open 1,620 Gallons $8.01 $12.74 $20.75 $2,924.88 $4,650.56 $7,575.44
Full Open 3,600 Gallons $17.81 $28.31 $46.12 $6,499.73 $10,334.57 $16,834.31
Toilets  
Seeping 30 Gallons $0.15 $0.24 $0.38 $54.16 $86.12 $140.29
Leaking 250 Gallons $1.24 $1.97 $3.20 $451.37 $717.68 $1,169.05
Constantly Running 6,000 Gallons $29.68 $47.19 $76.87 $10,832.89 $17,224.29 $28,057.18