App That Analyzes Your Water Consumption

This App Tells You If You're Making the Drought Worse by Wasting Water

Part of the problem is that Californians have no idea how much water they're using, let alone wasting, each day. Most water bills typically arrivemonthly or quarterly, and by then the water is literally down the drain. A recent study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesshowed that Americans underestimate their water use by a factor of two.

Now there's an app calledDropcountrthat beams data on water consumption to your smartphone or computer. The idea is to help people better manage their water use, set conservation goals, and compare their water consumption to their neighbors'. They can also get information on utility rebates for installing water-efficient devices such as low-flow toilets and drip irrigation.

California imposed statewide water restrictions this month, and some cities, such as Santa Cruz,are hitting residents with stiff financial penaltiesif they exceed their monthly water ration. If you're about to reach your limit and incur extra water charges, Dropcountr will raise a red flag.

The app analyzes your water consumption, and if it sees unusual spikes, it will send an alert suggesting you have a leaky pipe or a malfunctioning toilet. If your utility uses smart water meters, the app will update your water use data every five minutes. If a meter reader still pays your home a visit, the data will be updated every month.

Source: TakePart

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