WATER LEAKS
This fact sheet will help you identify and locate water leaks in your home or business.Repairing water leaks is a great way to reduce the use of water that's just being wasted.
It's only a Small Drip... Right?
Slow drips of water add up quickly. A toilet that "keeps running" after you flush or a sink that drips after it it turned off can waste thousands of gallons of water a year.
Checking for a leaky Toilet:
- Remove tank lid. (Don't worry, this water is clean until it enters the bowl.)
- Add some food coloring or a dye tablet to turn the water a different color. Put the tank lid back on.
- After about 30 minutes or so, look in bowl. If you see colored water, you have a leak. If the water is clear, water is not leaking from the tank to bowl.
- If you have a leak the most common problem is the Toilet flapper!
Leaking Faucets
A leaking faucet is frequently the result of bad rubber washer. The washer on a sink is typically located under the handle. A washer is relatively easy to replace if you have the right tools. It requires shutting your water off under the faucet or you may even have to shut your valve off at the water meter. If you dont feel comfortable doing the repair yourself you can always call a plumber.
