New homeowners can also play their part in saving water by keeping an eye out for future leaks in and around their home.
Leaks can pop up inside homes and cause damage to floors and ceilings if left unchecked. Encourage new homeowners to watch out for the following tell-tale problems:
Toilets are one of the most common causes of leaks in homes - a toilet leaking clean water from the cistern to the pan can waste up to 400 litres of water a day and add around £300 a year to a water bill if left unfixed.
There’s lots more information and practical advice in our ‘Preventing plumbing leaks in your new home’ leaflet for customers, which you can download by clicking here.
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