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2. NJ drought poses perils for well owners, too. Watch for these ...

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   To conserve at home, fix leaky faucets and pipes. Consider replacing your toilet with a low-flow version; this can save around 11,000 gallons per year. Upgrade your showerhead to low-flow versions ...

3. Water conservation tips as much of Maryland continues to face ...

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   Fix any plumbing leaks — especially toilets and faucets. This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Water conservation tips from Maryland and Washington, D.C., agencies.

4. Tap (valve) - Wikipedia

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   This is called a "globe valve" in engineering and, while it gives a leak-proof seal and good fine adjustment of flow, both the rubber washer and the valve seat are subject to wear (and for the seat, also corrosion) over time, so that eventually no tight seal is formed in the closed position, resulting in a leaking tap. The washer can be ...

5. Low-flow fixtures - Wikipedia

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   Low-flow fixtures. A low-flow fixture is a water saving plumbing fixture designed to achieve water savings by having a lower flow rate of water or a smaller quantity per flush. Some of these low-flow fixtures are faucets, showerheads, and toilets. In the United States a maximum water usage of conventional plumbing fixtures was federally ...

6. How to Succeed at DIY Plumbing -- and What Not to Do - AOL

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7. Leak - Wikipedia

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   Leak. A leak is a way (usually an opening) for fluid to escape a container or fluid -containing system, such as a tank or a ship's hull, through which the contents of the container can escape or outside matter can enter the container. Leaks are usually unintended and therefore undesired. The word leak usually refers to a gradual loss; a sudden ...