Water leaks and inefficient appliances in your home could be costing you big time on your water bill. Some issues you can handle on your own. But OUC is here to help with tools to help track potential leaks, as well as programs to help you conserve water, including rebates for replacing toilets and other fixtures.
OUC Programs to Help You Save
There are several ways OUC can help you avoid paying too much for your water, whether by spotting leaks or showing you how to become more water-efficient.
- Monitor your usage. Located in your myOUC online account, the Usage Dashboard provides insight into daily water consumption. Through your dashboard, you can enable alerts to notify you via email if your water consumption spikes, which can be a sign of a leak. To learn more about your Usage Dashboard, click here.
- Take action when you receive OUC alerts. OUC residential and commercial customers are sent Water Education and Awareness Program (WEAP) alerts if an unusual spike in water consumption. These alerts can be sent via email or postcard and will highlight a probable cause, such as a leak or overwatering, allowing to take corrective measures.
- Schedule a FREE water conservation audit. OUC customers can request a FREE home water audit where trained OUC conservation specialists inspect your home and identify opportunities to reduce water consumption. Click here to schedule an audit.
Get Your Water- and Money-Saving Rebates
Looking to replace leaking fixtures with new water-efficient options? Consider those in the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, which use 30% less water than conventional models. This translates into savings on your monthly water bill, and many of these items are eligible for rebates through OUC.
For example, a new WaterSense model toilet could save 13,000 gallons or more of water. Add an OUC rebate of up to $125 and the savings add up.
Doing Your Part for Water Conservation
Finding and fixing leaks, taking care with your usage and installing water-efficient fixtures and appliances are great ways to conserve water. And Fix a Leak Week (March 17 – 23) is a great time to start implementing these solutions.
For more information, visit the EPA’s Fix a Leak Week website.