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Did you know that 1,300 billion liters of drinking water are lost in leaks every year?

I'm not saying it, but a study conducted by the France Libertés Foundation.

This report also indicates that the leak rate is on average 3,400 liters per day in France. With an average price of € 2 per m3, there is plenty to save.

Here are 3 effective tips to know now if you have a water leak in your home:

1. Check the water meter

There is a simple trick to detecting if you have a water leak at home.

Before going to bed, turn off all taps and read the water meter. The next morning, before drawing water, check the numbers on the meter.

If there is a difference, you have a leak.

Read our full tip here.

2. Check the flush

Flushing is very often the cause of water leaks. To find out if you have a leak or not, the trick is simple.

Put food coloring in the toilet tank to see if it shows up on the sides of the bowl.

If so, you have a water leak.

Read the full tip here.

3. Check all faucets

Take a tour of all the taps in your home now to find that none are leaking.

Check the one in the bathroom, the one in the kitchen and even the one in the small hand basin in the toilet.

Stay 1 or 2 minutes in front to check that no drop escapes while it is tightly closed.

Also run your hand around the faucet to feel if there are no leaks on the seals.

Read our tip here about it.

Bonus tips

Now you know if you have a home leak. By the way, if you've found one that keeps you awake due to noise, here's a useful tip.

You should also know that to avoid unpleasant surprises, do not forget to turn off the water before going on vacation.

And if you want to save water to lower your bill, find out how here.

Your turn...

Do you know other tips for saving water? Share your tips with us in the comments. We can't wait to hear from you!

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