6 Quick Ways to Reduce Water Use in Your Home

May 14th, 2018 Posted in Faucet Repairs
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There are many reasons to limit the amount of water you use in your home. Water conservation is good for the environment and can also be good for your bank account. Excess water use can cost you more in utility bills, put extra stress on a septic system and deplete natural resources. There are many ways to reduce water use around the home, but here are six ways you can start today. 

  1. Stop running water down the drain. Whether you are brushing your teeth or rinsing dishes, avoid running water directly down the drain. Shut it off between uses.
  2. Take shorter showers. Each shower uses several gallons of water. Keep showers short, or better yet, turn off water while you lather up your hair and body, then rinse off.
  3. Only do full loads of laundry. Small loads of laundry add up to more water used than one full load. Only do laundry when you have a full load.
  4. Only do full loads of dishes. Just like the clothes washer, only turn on the dishwasher when it is completely full.
  5. Water grass and gardens morning/night. Less water is needed to water outside when it is cooler, so set the timer on your irrigation for morning or night.
  6. Fix leaks. A leaky faucet or shower can create gallons of water waste every day. Call a plumber and get those leaks fixed today.

You can greatly reduce your water use with these small tricks, helping with conservation and reducing the cost of water use in your home. Talk to your local plumber about installing water-efficient appliances and fixtures to reduce your water use even further.

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Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(404) 973-2471

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3 Warning Signs That Your Pipes Are Leaking

April 8th, 2018 Posted in Water Line Repair
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A leaky pipe in your plumbing is a serious issue. Even a small drip is nothing to ignore. Leaks do not go away on their own; they only get bigger and put you at risk for more damage. If a small leak turns into a burst pipe, you could be looking at much more than just a plumbing bill. Water and mold damage are expensive. It is best to catch leaks in your pipes right away and get them fixed before they become a large problem. Here are three warning signs that your pipes are leaking.

  1. Water spots on walls or ceilings. A discolored ceiling tile or water spots on your walls can mean a pipe is leaking. Even if it is not your plumbing, you have a leak somewhere that needs to be identified.
  2. Warped floor boards. If you notice the floor boards in your bathroom or kitchen are warped or feel spongy, it is time to investigate. You may have a leak that is ruining your subflooring and needs to be fixed before you no longer have a floor.
  3. Water bill increase. For those on municipal water, the water bill can be an eye-opener that you have a major leak. Sometimes a water main can be leaking outside the house and you don’t even know it, or an outdoor water source has a leak. A big water bill or any increase in usage is a good indicator that you may have a leak in one of your pipes.

At the first indication that you have a plumbing leak, call your local plumber for a water line repair. It is worth the investment to get your plumbing fixed right to avoid more costly damage to your home.

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Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(404) 973-2471

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Do You Have an Interior Water Pipe Leak?

December 2nd, 2015 Posted in Water Leak Detection
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Inside your walls and under your floors water is flowing through the many water pipes that run throughout your home. Although you can’t see them, they are constantly doing their job, day in and day out, transporting water to and from your bathrooms and kitchen. But just like any water pipe, these interior lines can sprout a leak, which can cause major water and mold damage to your home. To protect your investment in your home and the health of your family, be on the alert for these signs of an interior water pipe leak.

  • Mildew smell. Does your home smell like you live at the beach, yet you are many miles from the nearest waterfront? That musty or mildew smell could be coming from inside your walls if a water pipe has a leak. Try to pinpoint where the smell is originating; if it is coming from a wall containing a water pipe, it may be time to call a plumber.
  • Water bill rising. You should always monitor your water usage if you are city water. Even a small leak can add up to hundreds of extra gallons of water used each month. If your water usage has increased, yet your lifestyle has stayed the same, you might want to get an inspection of your plumbing.
  • Water stains. The most obvious sign of a water leak is water stains on your walls or ceilings. This could mean a plumbing leak if it is near your interior water lines.

If you think it is possible you have a water leak, do not hesitate to call your local plumber. A water pipe leak can cause extensive and expensive damage to your home if not repaired quickly.

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Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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