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Water bills are escalating as the cost of maintaining water supplies to us is passed on directly to us by the water companies. So a water leak can add considerably to your water bill.

Naturally a leaking tap/faucet wastes water. So too does a leaky toilet, which are often caused by a leaky flush valve. These can cost cents to fix and replace yourself.

Signs of a major water leak include, slow time to get hot water out of your shower/tap and if you shut off your water main and your water meter is still going.

What many people may not think of though is their Sump Pump.

Paul St. Henri, superintendent for public works for Livonia is reported as saying that 1 case got an $800 water bill because their back-up water-pressure sump pump was actually operating the pump over an extended period of time.

“People should make sure that their sump pump’s electric circuit hasn’t tripped, which causes the water pressure back up to operate every time there is a need to de-water the sump pit” said Paul St. Henri.

This is one of the topics we will cover in our forth coming report on Sump Pump buying and maintenance. Pop your email in the box on the top left, to get an early notice of when our Sump Pump Report 2009 is  available.

Mean while, double check your Sump Pump only switches on when it should do, and mend that dripping tap/faucet and toilet over flow valve.

Let’s save money and water…

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