The average home’s water leaks can account for more than 10,000 gal. wasted each year — the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry. And 10% of homes have leaks that waste more than90 gal. of water every day. A leaky faucet can be easy to spot, but what about leaks in the walls or under the floor? Leaking water means higher water and energy bills. These statistics from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency illustrate the need for homeowners and building owners to diagnose their water leak problems.
And in states where potable water is in short supply, conserving water is an important issue.