Does a little leak in my house really waste water?
It’s not the little leak that wastes water – it is the little leak that keeps on leaking that wastes water. And, the fact that the leak is so little means that maybe it is being ignored.

How can a little leak turn into a big waste? Many toilets have a constant leak – somewhere around 22 gallons per day. This translates into about 8,000 gallons per year of wasted water – water that could be saved. Or think of a leaky water line coming into your house. If it leaks 1 gallon of water every 10 minutes, that means that you are losing (and paying for) 144 gallons per day, or 52,560 gallons per year.

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1. Who do I call to report a water main break or other potential water system-related emergency?
2. What if I have special health needs?
3. What is the hardness level of Midland's water?
4. What is the pH of Midland's water?
5. Is it safe to drink water that contains chlorine?
6. How much fluoride is in Midland's drinking water?
7. What are the white particles coming from my tap?
8. Do I need to drink bottled water?
9. How much sodium is in our water?
10. What causes discolored water?
11. Do I need to use a "treatment" device in my home or business?
12. How much water does the average person use at home per day?
13. Does a little leak in my house really waste water?
14. How do I check for and identify leaks?
15. The water is not flowing properly to my home. Who should I call at the Water Department to get help?
16. Why is there a black ring inside my toilet bowl?
17. Can I pay my water / sewer bill over the Internet?
18. What other options are available for paying my water / sewer bill?
19. Where does our water come from?
20. What is the Saginaw-Midland Municipal Water Supply Corporation?