How Keeping Plumbing in Your Home Leak-Free Can Help Reduce Water Rates

According to the Municipal Water District, water rates in Carlsbad, California, will increase effective January 1, 2017. The new water rate hike may add around $5 a month for the average household, which the Water District attributed to the rising costs of imported water from the Colorado River and Northern California.

Besides the heightened cost of imported water, another possible reason for higher water bills is water waste caused by leaky pipes. Based on the report of the Department of Water Resources of California, the whole state loses around 228 billion water gallons annually due to damaged or eroded pipes. Home owners will benefit from understanding the components of their water rates and the role of timely plumbing repairs in reducing water waste and increasing rates.

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