The expert team at Service Today has put together a simple breakdown of what leaks — even slow, almost silent ones — could really be costing you each year. You might not notice a dripping tap or a quietly running toilet, but your water bill definitely does.
A dripping tap or a quietly running toilet might not seem like a big deal — but across Australian homes, these small leaks waste thousands of litres of water every year. And because water is billed per 1,000 litres, even a slow drip adds unnecessary cost to your household.
Here’s what leaks really mean for your wallet:
– Leaking garden tap: Even a small drip can waste around 10,000+ litres a year. A slightly bigger leak (like 6 litres an hour from irrigation or hose fittings) can waste over 52,000 litres.
– Dripping kitchen tap: A typical slow drip adds up to roughly 10,000 litres a year — money literally down the drain.
– Leaking toilet: A running cistern wastes around 9,000 litres annually, sometimes far more if the leak is continuous.
– General unnoticed plumbing leaks: Even 100 litres a day (very common in older homes) adds up to 36,000+ litres a year.
At current Australian water rates, these leaks can cost anywhere from $25 to over $190 a year per leak — and that’s just in usage charges. If you have more than one leak? The cost multiplies quickly.
But the good news:
These problems are usually simple for a licensed plumber to identify and fix, and the savings are immediate. You don’t need to wait for the next bill to “see” a benefit — stopping leaks means protecting your home, reducing water damage, and preventing higher long-term repair costs.
At Service Today, we specialise in locating and fixing every type of leak — garden taps, kitchen mixers, toilets, burst pipes, irrigation leaks, and everything in between. Our team arrives fast, fully equipped, and ready to stop the wasted water (and money!) on the spot.
If you’ve noticed a drip, a running toilet, or something “just doesn’t sound right”…
👉 Call Service Today — your leaking tap and plumbing experts.
We’ll find it, fix it, and help you keep your water bill under control.
