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Dripping Faucet Calculator
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Calculate water waste and cost from leaky taps.
Leak Details
Drips per Minute
Number of Faucets
Water Cost ($/m³)
Waste Analysis
Annual Waste
526
L
Annual Cost
1.84
$
Bathtubs Full
4
tubs
Showers (8m)
9
showers
Volume Comparison (Liters)
About this calculator
Quick Reference
Drop Volume
~0.05 ml
Avg Cost
$3.50 / m³
Overview
A seemingly small leak can waste an incredible amount of water over time. Fixing a dripping faucet is often a simple rubber washer replacement.
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Pro Tips
Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes, you have a leak.
Replace worn washers or O-rings to fix leaky faucets.
Tighten pipe connections to stop leaks.
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Fun Facts
"A faucet dripping once per second wastes over 3,000 gallons per year."
"10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day."
"Fixing leaks can save homeowners about 10% on their water bills."
