Your water meter can help you determine whether your water-using fixtures have inconspicuous leaks. It’s the best place to begin your search.
Using Your Water Meter to Detect Leaks
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Turn off all faucets and water-consuming appliances, including evaporative coolers and ice-makers in refrigerators. |
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Check the needle’s position on the dial and note the time. |
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Check the needle’s position again after 15-30 minutes. If the needle’s position has changed, you may have a leak. |
Some meters have a red or blue triangle dial on the face, which turns with low flow through the meter and makes it easier to detect when water is moving through the meter.
How do you decide whether there is a leak somewhere inside the house, or between the water meter and the house? Turn off your house valve. If the needle on the water meter’s dial continues to move, you may have a leak between your house and the water meter. If the needle has not moved, you may have a leak within your house. Consider contacting a plumber to check the problem.
Even if your meter did not show any signs of leaks in your home, it’s still a good idea to periodically check for leaks. Start with your toilets and faucets.
For helpful conservation tips, visit any of the water conservation pages from the Conservation menu above.