The water usage rates have increased dramatically in the City of Pittsburgh, PA. These increases are causing a $10,000 deficit in the "Niagara Square Annual Water Budget". Therefore, the Executive Board is requesting that Unit Owners take a proactive approach to reduce water usage:

• Check for faucet and pipe leaks in the kitchen, bathroom (tubs, sinks, showers) and laundry areas.

• Check toilets for constant running/leaks – Put a little food coloring in your toilet tank. If the color begins to appear in the bowl within 30 minutes, you have a leak that should be repaired immediately.

• ·Replace old toilets – toilets are the largest water user in the home (new high-efficiency toilets flush at 1.28 gallons or less while older ones can use up to 7 gallons per flush

• Insulate your water pipes – you will get hot water faster and avoid wasting water while the water heats up.

• Be mindful of all your water usage. Remember, it is your money that pays for the water.

If Association Owners are proactive, this will help to minimize a necessary increase in the monthly fees because of the City's aggressive rate increases. rate increases.