Why Household Meters, Check Valves and Water Billing?
To put the responsibility of household water management on each lot owner not the entire membership. Timely Leak Detection: Leaks from pipes, plumbing fixtures and fittings is a significant source of water waste. The typical home loses 2,000 to 20,000 gallons per year.[1] Undetected /unrepaired leaks increase costs for pumping (electrical) and chlorination, and searching for leaks increases labor costs. Leaks also cause unnecessary wear on pumps and other system equipment. Over the years, numerous leaks have been detected at SLP households. Recently a leak severed a household service line and drained both System 2 storage tanks (~20,000 gals) within hours. It was suggested that this leak had been occurring for a long time. If a meter would have been in place, the leak might have been detected years early and fixed. Leaks can be found using field tests at night based on maintaining a pressurized isolated line, volumetric testing, and hiring somebody to do a physical on-site leak detecti
