Did you know that 1,300 billion liters of drinking water are lost in leaks every year?
It is not me who says it, but a study carried out by the France Libertés Foundation.
This report also indicates that the leakage rate is on average 3,400 liters per day in France. With an average price of €2 per m3, there is plenty to save.
Here are 3 effective tips to find out now if you have a water leak in your home:
To detect if you have a water leak at home, there is a very simple trick.
Before going to bed, close all the taps and read the water meter. The next morning, before drawing water, check the numbers on the meter.
If there is a difference, you have a leak.
Read our full tip here.
The flush is very often the cause of water leaks. To know if you have a leak or not, the trick is simple.
Put food coloring in the toilet tank to see if it shows on the sides of the bowl.
If so, you have a water leak.
Read the full tip here.
Now go around all the faucets in your home to spot that there are no leaks.
Check the one in the bathroom, the one in the kitchen and even the one in the small washbasin in the toilet.
Stay 1 or 2 minutes in front to check that no drop escapes while it is closed.
Also run your hand all the way around the faucet to feel for any leaks on the seals.
Read our tip here about it.
Now you know if you have a leak at home. By the way, if you've found one that's keeping you up at night because of the noise, here's a useful tip.
You should also know that to avoid unpleasant surprises, don't forget to turn off the water before going on vacation.
And if you want to save water to lower your bill, find out how here.
