Although most water leaks can be heard or seen, some are difficult to detect. If your water bill is unusually high and you are unable to find any noticeable leaks at faucets, toilets and outside taps, you can use your water meter to check for leaks.
- To check for leaks using your meter, you will need to know where your water meter is and how to read it. Shut off all water taps and water sources inside and outside your home.
- Open up the water meter box lid, wipe away any dirt, then open up the meter lid. If the circle area (shown in red on the meter below) is moving, there is a leak.
- Once you have determined there is a leak, you will need to do some troubleshooting to determine its cause. One of the most common places where unnoticeable leaks occur is your toilet.
If you cannot determine the cause of the leak or if the cause of the leak is not easily fixable, you may need to call a plumber.
Toilet Leakage Rates
Leaking toilets, even a silent leak, will waste from 30 to 500 gallons of water per day!
Faucet Leakage Rates:
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| 60 drops per minute |
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192 gallons per month |
| 90 drops per minute |
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310 gallons per month |
| 120 drops per minute |
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429 gallons per month |
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| Stream |
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| 3" stream |
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1,095 gallons per month |
| 6" stream |
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2,190 gallons per month |
| 9" stream |
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3,290 gallons per month |
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