I know there are many of you out there who are constantly looking for ways to keep monthly water bills down, and help water rates to remain low. One of the most effective ways of accomplishing this is by checking periodically for leaks and repairing them ASAP. Here are a few stats to get you thinking about the cumulative effects of a leak...
Leaking Faucet @ 100 Drips/Minute = 350 Gallons/Month
Leaking Toilet @ 1/2 GPM = 21,600 Gallons/Month
According to the Principles and Practices of Water Supply Operations: Transmission and Distribution (3rd Edition, 2003), a leak that is a 1/4-inch in size will waste 14,952 Gallons/Day at 60PSI. This is the equivalent of 463,512 Gallons/Month! Even a small leak that is only a 1/16 of an inch in size will waste 360 Gallons/Day or 11,160 Gallons/Month. All of that water adds up quickly, so make every drop count.
by Peter Winkler, MBA, Realtor®, EcoBroker® - Your Source for Information about Energy-Efficient Homes & Other Green Topics from the Mountains to the Coast of NC
About NC Green Living
This blog is about green homes and other eco-minded topics and events. Although the focus is primarily on energy-efficient real estate in the Triangle area (Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill), you will often see posts that relate to other areas I'm familiar with - particularly in the mountains and on the coast of NC.
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If you are interested in buying or selling a green home in NC, please contact me to get the process started. As a Certified EcoBroker®, I've received additional training to help clients market properties with green features, and live comfortably and save money through energy-efficient & environmentally-sensitive choices.
Although I specialize in the Triangle area, I serve the entire State of NC through a referral network of other eco-friendly real estate brokers.
Although I specialize in the Triangle area, I serve the entire State of NC through a referral network of other eco-friendly real estate brokers.
About Me
- Jennifer & Peter Winkler
- Jennifer & Peter have both lived in the Triangle area for over 25 years. They were one of the first families to move into Briar Chapel, and have been enjoying the great lifestyle and amenities this community has to offer ever since. As owners of a green-certified home with a 5kW solar PV system, they are intimately familiar with the benefits of living in a high-performance home. As an EcoBroker®, Peter is certified to address and encourage the benefits of energy efficiency and green features in homes, such as the ones being built in Briar Chapel.
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Specializing in Chatham & Orange Counties
Peak, Swirles & Cavallito Properties
Phone 919-360-1285 :: Send Email
Specializing in Chatham & Orange Counties