March 11th is dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role plumbing and plumbers play in our daily lives. At Sonnhalter, we deeply appreciate the hard work and commitment of plumbers everywhere. Today, we’re sharing some interesting plumbing facts to highlight the importance of this essential profession.
Did You Know? Plumbing Improves the World…
- Standardized plumbing systems can be traced back to around 3,000 B.C.
- Between 2000 and 2015, more than 1 billion people gained access to piped water supplies.
- Approximately 0.3% of homes in the U.S. experience minor plumbing leaks.
- The global population using safely managed sanitation services grew from 28% in 2000 to 39% in 2015.
- A 4-minute shower can now use as little as 24 liters of water.
- The dual flush toilet, developed in a small Australian town in 1980, now uses as little as 4.5 liters of water.
Today, we salute the plumbers who keep everything flowing—and prevent it from overflowing. Thank you to the dedicated professionals who answer the call, often without sharing the tales of what they’ve pulled out of pipes!
