Drip, Drip, Drip
"Pouring Money Down the Drain" by Shaun McKinnon of The Arizona Republic is a story that should interest any homeowner or anyone who cares about saving water. McKinnon does a terrific job describing how leaks waste about 13 percent of the water in an average Phoenix area home. The story cites a study estimating that water leaks in homes swallowed about 22 billion gallons in Maricopa County last year, which is a big deal in a state with perennial water shortages. McKinnon shows how something as simple as a worn-out 59-cent washer can waste up to 250 gallons of water a month. McKinnon has a clever way of starting the story. Check it out at www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0520leaks-home0520.html