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How much is that leak costing?
Pick the type of leak. We'll show you litres lost per day, per year, and the cost based on Melbourne water rates. Forward this to anyone still saying "it's only a drip."
How big is the leak?
Default $5.00 — typical Melbourne combined rate. Check your bill if you want to use the exact rate for your retailer.
Steady drip
Per day
22 L
Per year
8,030 L
Cost per year
$40
≈ $3 / month
Small but adds up.
On its own this leak is annoying more than expensive — but if you've got 10 of these across a portfolio, that's $500/year of pure waste. Fix it next time you're on site.
About these numbers
Drip flow rates are based on standard plumbing references (one drip ≈ 0.25 mL). Cost is calculated on a default combined water + sewerage rate of $5.00 / kL — typical for Melbourne metro. Your actual bill rate may differ; you can edit it above.
Want it fixed? Call 03 9501 3777 — most leak repairs are on the published price list.