According to the EPA’s WaterSense website, “Leaks can account for, on average, 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year, which is enough to fill a backyard swimming pool.” That’s a LOT of water.
If you’re not thinking about the leaks on your property, you’re not doing anyone a favor. Water is a limited commodity, and we need to be good stewards of what we’ve been given in life. Good stewardship is a thought-provoking attitude – a mindful manner of resource management, not a careless, what-do-I-care way to do things. Fixing simple faucet leaks not only preserves the condition of your home, it also saves water. [Read more…] about Fixing Failing Faucets is Just Good Stewardship