How to read your meter
Outdoor visual leak inspection
Outdoor visual leak inspection
Your water meter is a device that measures the volume of water delivered to your property. Manchester Water District measures your water usage in cubic feet.
Most residential water meters are located near the curb or sidewalk at the front of the property in a concrete "box." The water meter box will have a metal or plastic lid and may be marked, "Water Meter."
Outdoor visual leak inspection
Outdoor visual leak inspection
Outdoor visual leak inspection
The most common leaks found around the home occur in the irrigation system. A typical irrigation system consists of a backflow prevention device, valves, underground pipes, emitters and/or sprinkler heads and an irrigation controller.
According to EPA WaterSense, an irrigation system that has a leak 1/32nd of an inch in diameter (about t
The most common leaks found around the home occur in the irrigation system. A typical irrigation system consists of a backflow prevention device, valves, underground pipes, emitters and/or sprinkler heads and an irrigation controller.
According to EPA WaterSense, an irrigation system that has a leak 1/32nd of an inch in diameter (about the thickness of a dime) can waste about 6,300 gallons per month.
Indoor visual leak inspection
Outdoor visual leak inspection
Indoor visual leak inspection
A leaking toilet can waste over 6,000 gallons per month. That equates to as much as 72,000 gallons of water per year!
Toilet leaks are the most common type of leak found inside the home. Because this type of leak can be silent, it may go unnoticed. Understanding the basic mechanics of your toilet can save you thousands of gallons of wate
A leaking toilet can waste over 6,000 gallons per month. That equates to as much as 72,000 gallons of water per year!
Toilet leaks are the most common type of leak found inside the home. Because this type of leak can be silent, it may go unnoticed. Understanding the basic mechanics of your toilet can save you thousands of gallons of water per year. An annoying, dripping sound is often the first sign of a leak. Faucets, shower heads and bathtubs may also have leaks hidden from view.
Home water use efficiency
Outdoor visual leak inspection
Indoor visual leak inspection
The most important action you can take as a residential water consumer is to maintain a water-efficient home.
You will achieve water savings by switching to more efficient appliances and fixtures, maintaining household water-using devices and practicing water-wise behaviors. A water-efficient home also helps conserve energy and may reduc
The most important action you can take as a residential water consumer is to maintain a water-efficient home.
You will achieve water savings by switching to more efficient appliances and fixtures, maintaining household water-using devices and practicing water-wise behaviors. A water-efficient home also helps conserve energy and may reduce your sewer costs. The following provides helpful tips on maintaining a water-efficient home.