Water waste is a critical topic of discussion as Americans continues to use large quanitities of water inside their home everyday. Just how much? According to the United State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average family of four uses up to 400 gallons of water a day. Approximately 70% of that water is used indoors.

Of all of the places in your home, the bathroom is where most water is used. Think about it: every activity in the bathroom will utilize a lot of water. For instance, the toilet can use up to 27% of household water. Here’s how it breaks down:

• Older toilets use between 3.5 and 7 gallons of water per flush. However, WaterSense labeled toilets require 75 to 80 percent less water.
• A leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water every day.
• A bathroom faucet generally runs at 2 gallons of water per minute. By turning off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving, a person can save more than 200 gallons of water per month.

(WaterSense – An EPA Partnership Program)

At Bill Fenwick Plumbing, we provide a myriad of plumbing updates and repair services to reduce your water waste. If you’re concerned about the amount of money your family is spending on water bills, then it’s time to contact our plumbing experts for an on-site water audit. We’ll analyze the usage in your home, discuss your daily lifestyle requirements and habits with you then customize an efficient and simple plan to help you reduce the amount of water you use in your home.