Water costs money...don't waste it!
A dripping faucet or fixture can waste 3 gallons a day...a total of 1095 gallons a year.
Diameter of Stream | Gallons | Cubic Feet | Cubic Meters |
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1/4" (about the size of an eraser on a pencil) | 1,181,500 | 158,000 | 4,475 |
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3/16" | 666,000 | 89,031 | 2,521 |
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| 1/8" | 296,000 | 39,400 | 1,1115 |
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1/16" (about the size of the tip of an ink pen) | 74,000 | 9,850 | 280 |
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A continuous leak from a hole this size, over a three month period, would waste water in the amounts shown above.
Water Line Repair
The water service line carries water from the water main, located near the street to the inside of the house. Water line leaks are not always evident, but some signs of a break may include:
If you think your water line is leaking; contact:
City Hall
(573.386.2227)
Handy Tips To Conserve Water
Only do full loads of wash
Run dishwasher when fully loaded
Water lawn & garden as needed, early A.M.