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A valve leaking water at 0.1 litres a minute wastes
53 m3 of water a year which can cost £71 in water
and sewerage charges (DEFRA)
Unexplained increases in your water bill may indicate
a leak
If you have metered water you can determine if any leaks
are present by conducting a simple Night Flow Test.
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Read the main water meter after everyone has
left the site
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2.
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Turn off any automatic flushing urinals that
normally flush at set times
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3.
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Read the meter the following morning before
staff enter the site
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There should be no difference in the meter readings
given there is no legitimate overnight consumption.
Any differences in readings may indicate a leak.
Exact detection and location of leaks in supply pipes
requires the skilled services of the local water company
or a private contractor.
United Utilities Leakage Detection and Repair Services
A commercial service available for all water networks
on industrial premises
Tel: 0845 050 2213
Fax: 01925 464230
Email: solutions@uuplc.co.uk
You may want to consider installing Automatic leak
detectors that automatically shut off the supply
to burst or leaking pipes
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