Post Date: 10/23/2018 10:46 AM

Toilets are the biggest offender for leaks. If you suspect a leak or see that your consumption has been slowly creeping up try this simple dye test: Put a few drops of food safe dye in the toilet tank, let that sit for about 20 minutes without flushing. Come back and check to see if you see any color in the toilet’s bowl. If you do, there’s a leak.

Don’t forget the toilet in the basement. Turn it off if not in use. An average leaky toilet quarterly bill not caught in time can cost around $1,200.

Other Leaks to Check:

in-ground sprinklers

dripping faucets

hose spigot (or known as hose bibb) for drips, and turn them off in winter

When in doubt, hire a professional. A pin hole leak (1/32”) can waste 64,970 gallons of water per year.

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