WATER LEAKS ARE COSTLY

What is the cost of a water leak? The answer to this question is not a simple one. Several variables effect what a leak will cost such as the length of time the leak lasts; the size of the leak; and the water system pressure. 

WHERE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS • Toilets-this is the most common cause for a high water bill. It is an unseen, often unheard leak that goes down the sewer. To check a toilet for leaks if the toilet has a tank, put some food coloring dye into the tank and wait 15 to 20 minutes without flushing. If the food coloring appears in the bowl, there is a leak. A property owner may have to perform a test several times. Toilet leaks can be erratic. • Outdoor hoses • Pipes that provide water to plumbing fixtures • Faucets and spigots-indoors and outdoors • Shower heads • Water-using appliances such as clothes washers, dishwashers, and ice makers • Irrigation systems • Siphon back-up sump pumps