ConservationEven the smallest water leaks can lead to large and costly quantities of lost water since these imperceptible water leaks may have existed for long periods of time. Understanding the nature and causes of water leaks is the first step toward practicing effective, safe and economical water management. WaterSignal analyzes water usage over time to determine the presence of slow water leaks, fixture leaks, poor irrigation practices, pool leaks, under slab leaks and many others. WaterSignal will recommend repairs, fixtures and practices that conserve water. For example, periodically inspecting and repairing toilet and faucet leaks can reduce your water bill up to 20%. Old property or new, toilet leaks, pool leaks, inefficient fixtures and appliances waste water and waste money. One way to determine if there are leaks present on your property is to look at usage at the 3am hour when usage should be at its lowest. |
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Below are water usage graphs for 2 properties roughly equal in size:
High usage in the 3am hour by Property B indicates a leak(s). Later it was found to be a number of toilets and faucets leaking in vacant apartments. |
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Here is another property’s daily water usage:
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We know the reason usage is high on Monday and Wednesday. These are lawn watering days. However, we determined that one inch of rain fell on the Sunday before, so no watering was needed. The property had rain sensors, but they were defective. Typically, water utility companies bill sewer along with water. For each gallon of metered water, the customer is charged for a gallon of sewer. Often the cost of sewer per gallon is much more than water per gallon. WaterSignal analyzes property water usage and costs, then recommends repairs, fixtures and practices that conserve water. Water costs are important whether its the property or resident paying the bill. While residents should be informed and requested to report leaks promptly, periodic unit by unit inspections assure that maintenance staff can find and repair all leaks. Consider enlisting the aid of residents to become a water conserving eco-friendly community; WaterSignal has a program which encourages conservation. WaterSignal’s water bill conservation program will:
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