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Save Water, Save Money

Let’s explore how we can work together to leave more water in the Ipswich River for the fish, birds, and other animals that need it.

Get oriented!

Look at your water bill and calculate your per person water use. Click here for directions on understanding your water bill and calculating water use. (pdf)
Look at your water meter and see your water use as it happens.Your meter can tell you how much water you are using per day, week, month and year. You can monitor your meter yourself and check your figures against your water bill to verify the accuracy of your water bill.

Use Your Water Meter to Check for Leaks!

Here’s how see if plumbing leaks are wasting Ipswich River water and your money:

Find your water meter is inside a rectangular concrete box, flush with the ground, and is usually located near the roadway or sidewalk.
Turn off all the water inside and outside your house.
Look at your water meter. If the meter’s hand is moving, you’ve got a leak.
If it’s not moving, note the position of the meter and recheck it in 10 minutes. If it moved, you’ve got a slow leak.
Here’s a cool way to see if it’s your toilet that’s leaking: Flush the toilet, then add a teaspoon of food coloring to the tank – don’t flush it. After 15 minutes, check the bowl. If you can see any dye, your toilet’s leaking.

Get Free and Discounted Stuff!

You can save money claim rebates, discounts, and incentives for water conservation.

Ipswich residents are eligible for rebates on Energy Star appliances that save energy — and water.
Middleton residents can have a free water audit conducted in their home.
North Reading has an interactive water bill calculator here.
North Reading offers discounted rain barrels for residents.

Get Started!