Alot of water is lost around the home due to leaking pipes and dripping taps. It might not seem much, but it adds up...

A slowly dripping tap can waste a couple of litres each hour, reaching almost 20,000 litres a year. That's the entire amount available each year to many people around the world!

To detect a leak, ensure all taps are turned off. Check your water meter and note the reading. Then check the reading again after about three hours. If no water has been used, the reading should be the same. If the meter has moved, you have a leak that needs to be found and fixed.

Changing the washers usually fixes dripping taps. If this does not solve the problem, contact a plumber.