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Leak Facts
Aging infrastructure
Based on a recent report by CNN, 700 water main breaks occur in the United States daily, mostly due to 30 percent of the pipes being 40 to 80 years old. Seven billion gallons of water are wasted each day, and experts believe fixing the infrastructure problems over the next 20 years would cost $335 billion.
The amount of water leaked from U.S. homes could exceed more than 1 trillion gallons annually, which is equivalent to the annual water use of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami combined, according to the EPA.
Water Usage and costs
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the national average for water cost is $2 per 1,000 gallons, and the average family spends $474 per year on water and sewage. Water charges cost average American households 0.5 percent of their annual income.
According to the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the average American household uses 180-250 gallons of water each day and loses 14 percent of that to leakage.
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
- frequently asked questions
- How should I choose a leak detection specialist? Get answers
- leak facts
- A 1/8 inch hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi, leaks 2,500 gallons of water in 24 hours. Facts about leaks
- signs and symptoms
- You may have a plumbing leak if... Leak signs & symptoms
- pool safety tips
- Each year, about 260 children under 5 drown in swimming pools. The preventive measures below are essential to protect your family against drowning. Keep your pool safe
- 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