Time to be Water Wise

July 28, 2008
A friend of mine just took advantage of the City of Redlands free water audit for her property. Water shortages are in the news these days. While not particularly critical in our area, the state is requesting that everyone become more conscious of their water usage. For instance: a dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water a month and cost you over $100 each year. Silent toilet leaks can account for hundreds of gallons a week of lost water and can cost you over $500 each year. These small items may seem insignificant, but in terms of water shortages, they can add up..
Dripping faucets are easy to notice, particularly if they are inside your hone. The less noticeable ones are at hose bibs and sprinkler s that do not completely shut down. Toilet leaks are much less noticeable as they may be silent. There is a quick way to check for a silent toilet leak. Remove the toilet tank lid, place ten drops of food coloring in the tank, do not flush, but check the water in 15 minutes. If the water is colored, you've git a leak.
If you call your city water department, they can probably tell you about their water audit program.