To examine how much water can be lost this way we’ll be using a “drip calculator” from the American Water Works Association. Access the calculator using the link below and answer the appropriate questions on the Activity Sheet.

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Activity: Drips and Leaks

Losses from drips and leaks can form a significant but often overlooked use of water in the home. While slow drips and small leaks can seem inconsequential, the water losses incurred from these sources over time can be rather large, as was shown in the background material provided above from EPA. To examine how much water can be lost this way we’ll be using a “drip calculator” from the American Water Works Association. Access the calculator using the link below and answer the appropriate questions on the Activity Sheet.

Water-Wiser Drip Calculator
American Water Works Association

http://esa21.kennesaw.edu/activities/water-use/awwa-drip-calculator.htm

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related to water issues, contact AWWA at www.awwa.org or call 800‑926‑7337.

If this exercise encourages you to examine your home for leaky pipes and toilets, please consult the resources above for tips and techniques for identifying sources of water loss.

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