Check toilets and hidden flow.
EPA says easy fixes can waste 90 gallons a day or more in some homes.
EPA leak facts
WaterWise Roanoke
Find water waste early.
Read the meter. Compare normal use. Check the strongest signal first.
Roanoke from Mill Mountain
01Build a baseline
02Flag unusual use
03Inspect the right place
04Verify the savings
Free meter check
Build a baseline from two meter reads.
Enter a starting read and an ending read from the same meter. This estimate stays on your device and is not saved.
EPA reports average household use near 82 gallons per person per day. A local baseline matters more because every property is different.
A 90-day public pilot
Test it before scaling.
Start with willing properties and existing meter reads. Publish the assumptions. Separate measured savings from estimates.
- Weeks 1-2Choose participating properties and establish normal use.
- Weeks 3-6Rank unusual patterns and conduct targeted inspections.
- Weeks 7-10Complete practical fixes and document their cost.
- Weeks 11-13Read the meters again and publish what changed.
Start with the obvious
Check maintenance first.
Replace only what the baseline supports.
WaterSense-labeled products use at least 20 percent less water while meeting performance criteria.
About WaterSenseMatch watering to weather and landscape.
Irrigation creates large seasonal swings. Separate that pattern before assuming an indoor leak.
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Bring a property or expertise.
Interest is not a commitment. The pilot starts only with local partners and a defined scope.