Leak Facts
(provided by Water Online)
- A 1/8 inch hole in a metal pipe, at 40 psi, leaks 2,500 gallons of water
in 24 hours.
- A leak the size of a pinhead can waste 360,000 gallons per year, enough
to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark.
- A leaking toilet can use 90,000 gallons of water in 30 days.
- A dripping faucet/hose bib can lose up to 180 gallons a
month or 2,160 gallons per year.
- Approximately 1 in every 20 pools has a leak.
- Approximately 1 in every 318 homes or buildings has a leak.
- A typical toilet leak at today's rate can add $500 to a single water bill.
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WHAT
IS IT ALL ABOUT?
At Metro Sewer and Drain, we have the experience, tools and technology
to perform non destructive leak testing in many situations, including
- Under slabs or driveways
- In Swimming Pools
- Behind Walls
- In Radiant Heating Systems
- Water Intrusion to Property
- Spas and Fountains
It takes years of experience and
the right equipment to find hidden leaks. Our technicians
undergo special training and have the experience required
to save you untold thousands of dollar in wasted water, while
at the same time preventing damage to property.
Leak detection can be necessary regardless of the age of
the property. Poor construction techniques can lead to undetected
leaking in even brand new structures while corrosion and time
and cause leaks in older structures.
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