1) Never put water down the drain when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or garden, or cleaning.
- 2) Verify that your business or property is leak-free. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak.
- 3) Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers
- 4) Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the toilet is leaking, color will appear within 30 minutes. (Flush as soon as test is done, since food coloring may stain tank.)
- 5) Retrofit all wasteful household faucets by installing aerators with flow restrictors.
- 6) Operate automatic dishwashers and clothes washers only when they are fully loaded or properly set the water level for the size of load you are using.
- 7) Do not use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods. Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or by using the defrost setting on your microwave.
- 8) Consider installing an instant water heater on your kitchen sink so you don't have to let the water run while it heats up. This will reduce heating costs for your household.
- 9) Insulate your water pipes. You'll get hot water faster plus avoid wasting water while it heats up.
- 10) Never install a water-to-air heat pump or air-conditioning system. Air-to-air models are just as efficient and do not waste water.
The process is very simple.
Supply our office with a copy of your utility bills. We will process your bills through our comprehensive database of potential rates and determine if you have been paying the appropriate rates. If there is an overcharge, we will analyze the overpayments and determine the duration of the fees. We will then contact the utilities involved and arrange for a refund for your company.
Your company does absolutely nothing but supply us with a copy of your bill.
If there have been no overcharges, you can rest easy knowing that you have done everything for your company to control expenses and it has cost you nothing. There is no payment unless we recover money.
If, on the other hand, we do discover that there has been an overpayment, we ask for a refund on your behalf, as far back as the law allows (typically three to five years depending on your state), and we split the refund with you on a 50/50 basis.
It is money that you would never get back without our audit!
It requires little effort on your part. Just supply us with a copy of your utility bills (electric, gas, water, sewer, and trash). It is a winning situation. If we find overcharges that result in refunds or credits, you recover those overcharges for as much as three years back. You'll also be saving that money going forward. We do not share in future savings. We only share in refunds of overcharges.
This goes right to your bottom line.