If
you suspect that there may be a leak somewhere in your
plumbing, try these easy steps to find it.
Observe your meter:
• Read the water meter,
noting the position of the clock-style hand that records
individual gallons.
• Wait at least 15
minutes without using water.
• Look at the meter
again to see if the hand moved. If it did not, there are
probably no leaks. Waiting longer between meter readings
(overnight, for instance) might help you detect slow or
intermittent leaks.
• If the meter hand
moved, check all of your faucets for visible leaks.
To
check the toilets for leaks:
•
Add a few drops of food coloring to the water in the
tank.
•
Do not flush.
•
Wait one (1) hour to see if the colored water appears
in the toilet bowl. If it does, there is a leak.
•
Repairing the leak is normally inexpensive and easy
to do. Replacement part kits are available at most hardware
stores.
If
there appears to be no leaks inside your home, check
for underground leaks:
• Turn off water
at the house cut off.
• Open faucet to
verify that the valve is working, the water flow should
stop completely.
• Go outside to the
meter, if meter is still running, there is a leak somewhere
in your plumbing between the meter and the house.
After making repairs:
•
Repeat the meter reading procedure to verify that
leak(s) has been properly repaired.
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