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How to Keep Leaks from Dripping into Wasted Water
Vancouver, B.C. (April 13, 2010) – Interested in finding out how much wasted water comes from your home?
The Mr. Rooter® web site has a drip calculator, which determines the amount of water wasted daily, monthly and yearly based on the number of drips per minute. Be prepared – the results may catch you off guard!
“The amount of wasted water can be fascinating,” said Mary Kennedy Thompson, President of the Mr. Rooter® Corporation. “The drip calculator is a great way to put how much water you’re wasting into perspective.”
Running toilets, dripping faucets and other leaks in just one home can account for thousands of litres of wasted water in a year, according to Environment Canada.
If that’s not startling enough, billions of litres of water can be wasted annually because of household leaks.
“The drip calculator is a fun and educational tool that can help us conserve water,” Kennedy Thompson said. “It can also help homeowners save money on their water bills.”
Those who wonder why their water bills are higher than normal may want to check out this cool online tool at http://www.mrrooter.ca/WhyMrRooter/AskTheExpert/Drip%20Calculator.aspxDrip Calculator.
The drip calculator is an easy-to-use resource. Just enter the number of drips per minute into the box, and the amount of wasted water is calculated immediately.
About Mr. Rooter®:
Established in 1970, Mr. Rooter Plumbing is an all-franchised, full-service plumbing and drain cleaning company with approximately 300 franchises worldwide. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise 500”and Franchise Times Top 200, and selected as the Bronze Non-Traditional Franchises Mature/Established winner by the Canadian Franchisee Association in 2009, Mr. Rooter franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers. Mr. Rooter began franchising in 1974 and is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information or to find the location nearest you, please visit our Web site at www.mrrooter.ca.
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