WaterSmart
Once-a-Month
Water Smarts
Most homeowners don't worry about
water leaks until it's too late
Whether it's a municipal water main or an irrigation line in the backyard,
sometimes pipes break and leaks happen. The best a homeowner can do is
limit how many days leaks go unfixed. To avoid a water bill with an extra
zero in it, check for leaks at least once a month. Here's how.
1. Check Your Water Meter
• Turn off the water throughout your home and garden, including the ice
maker (the on/off switch is often inside the freezer) and the pool pump.
• If the flow indicator on your water meter is still spinning, you have a leak.
• If your meter does not have a flow indicator, note the position of the sweep
hand and wait 15 minutes. If it moves, you have a leak.
Videos:
Reading Your Meter for Leaks
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Leaking Toilets
