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Track water usage monthly

All Practically Green: 2,344 or so people have DONE this action so far.

All Practically Green: 121 or so people have ADDED this to their action plan so far.

Why is "Track water usage monthly" green?

Have you ever really truly looked at your water bill in detail? Or compared usage month to month or year over year? Probably not. It’s the sort of bill that gets glanced at and paid.

Linger! There is a lot to learn by looking at your usage. Around 14 percent of any bill is said to be due to leaks, read carefully to monitor fluctuations. Often you are charged twice—once for the water and again for the sewer (the amount of wastewater going down your drains)—so any savings are inherently double.

How to: Track water usage monthly

If your bill lists historical usage, you will learn how many gallons you’re using on average a month. You can also see seasonal spikes brought on by thirsty summer lawns. It’s informative to see just how much water gardening entails.

Another way to track water is to try turning off all of your water if you can (apartment dwellers, this one isn’t for you!). See if your meter still flows. If yes, you have a leak somewhere.

Anyone can try comparing their per person usage to an overall average by using an online calculator. Apparently the average citizen uses 100 gallons of water a day! See how you score.

Check to see if your water company offers free household water audits. If yes, take them up on it.

Use what you learn to motivate you to reduce the amount of water you’re using.

  • DLJ Multi-Jet Water Meter
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    For those serious about monitoring water use--or for those that can't resist a cool gadget--this high precision water meter tracks water flow and helps detect leaks. The trickle leak indicator shows if there is any flow in your system, so even the smallest of leaks have nowhere to hide.