Estimate how much water and money can be saved by finding and repairing a persistent leak sooner. Enter the observed flow, operating schedule, days avoided, water rate, and repair effectiveness. Results show recoverable water, gross utility savings, and the remaining leakage after repair, helping prioritize detection and maintenance work.
Water saved reflects only the portion of flow the repair actually eliminates during the avoided leak period. Cost savings use the entered marginal water and sewer rate and exclude repair labor, damage, and production effects.
Use the marginal volumetric rate from the bill. Fixed service charges generally do not fall when consumption decreases.
A 2.5 gpm leak operating 24 hours daily for 30 avoided days loses 108,000 gallons. At 95% repair effectiveness, 102,600 gallons are saved. At $12 per 1,000 gallons, estimated utility savings are $1,231.20.
A continuous 1 gpm leak wastes 1,440 gallons in 24 hours.
Some repairs reduce rather than fully eliminate leakage, so effectiveness prevents overstating savings.
Include marginal sewer charges only when they change with the reduced water volume.
Yes. Enter the actual number of avoided days in that billing or planning period.
No. The result is gross utility savings before repair labor, materials, and downtime.
| Input | Example | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Leak rate | 2.5 gpm | Pre-repair flow |
| Operating schedule | 24 hr/day | Pressurized time |
| Repair effectiveness | 95% | Eliminated share |
| Utility rate | $12/1,000 gal | Marginal charge |