Hello World! Welcome Friends! Every homeowner uses water in different ways. Depending on how easily a homeowner can access it, some water their landscape several times a day, others do regular laundry, and others brush and shave with water running without knowing how much water they waste daily.
While many parts of the world continue experiencing water shortage, some people are still privileged to have plenty of it. Due to plentifulness, most properties and homeowners fail to understand the importance of tracking their water usage. As a result, the water lost daily in every home accumulates to hundreds of gallons.
Unfortunately, failing to track your water usage deprives you of knowing if your plumbing system has issues that can affect your property’s integrity.
How Do You Track Water Usage?
There are different ways to track your water usage. Some are precise, while others are estimations. Here are more details for each.
Monitoring Water Usage Using Monitoring Tools
Water monitoring systems allow a homeowner to understand the precise amount of water they use per month. Thanks to the technology advertisement, some water monitoring systems are connected to the internet to provide data to an app. For example, bluebot is an intelligent water meter installed around your water pipe to record data and send it directly to your phone.
You can also access a water-monitoring product used by every fixture. These monitors are installed on the piping to measure the water used while collecting valuable information on how the water behaves. You could even contact a water monitoring company experienced in reading the data collected from monitors. They will be able to give you intelligent insights from your real-time water quality monitoring data and advise you if the plumbing systems are in good condition and if the water itself is of the best quality it could be.
There are also whole-home water monitoring systems installed on your home’s main water supply pipe. These systems measure water consumption and also detect early leaks.
Monitoring Water Usage Using Estimation Method
Suppose your water provider offers meters service and provides you with a monthly water bill. In that case, you can track your household water usage based on the bill.
According to many utility companies, metering water usage and providing a utility bill per unit consumed results in enhanced water conservation than when providing a flat rate. While consumers assume that water metering is only done for accurate billing, it goes beyond that since it aims at water conservation.
Thanks to water metering mechanisms, consumers change their habits since they understand the bill will reflect the amount of water used. For example, when receiving a flat rate utility bill, one is likely to brush their teeth while the water is still running. However, they’re unlikely to do so when they pay for what they’ve used.
The water bill helps you estimate the water you use in a month. While this method can’t provide precise information on how and where the water was used, it reveals to you the amount of water you used in a particular month. As a result, you can make changes if you think the water is used as it’s not supposed to.
Why Tracking Water Usage In Your Home Is Important
There are benefits that accompany water tracking, which includes:
Lower Utility Bills
The first reason you should track your home water usage is to lower the utility bills. As already stated, every unit of water you use will reflect on your monthly bills. Since no one would want to incur high bills for something avoidable, you’re bound to be keen on how the water is used. As a result, you use less water and pay less money.
Early Leak Detection
In most cases, a homeowner is likely to check for leaks after receiving an outrageous water bill. It’s vital to note that not all leaks lead to flooding. Some can stay undetected for months. However, after receiving a huge water bill, even after using water consciously, you begin to think outside the box and check if there are any leaks.
Water Conservation
Tracking water usage can help you develop water conservation habits. It’s believed that an average person uses up to 90 gallons of water daily. Suppose this is true, then you should multiply these gallons by the number of people in your home. Then multiply the daily gallons your family uses by the number of days in your billing period. If the number of gallons you use is more than the ones you got from the math, you need to work hard to conserve water since you currently don’t.
Conclusion
Tracking water usage is as important as finding ways to save your hard-earned money. This move helps you determine if your plumbing is faulty, keeping your property safe from a water damage situation. On the other hand, it helps you make a mark in the water-conserving quest. As a result, you save money and upgrade your plumbing system.
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