Fix your leaks promptly to avoid paying for them each month. Each person living in Loveland uses an average of 117 gallons of water each day or about 3,500 gallons a month. Outdoor watering can double or triple your water bill. Most leaks are easy to find, but some can go undetected. Here are some ideas to help find a water leak in your home.
Toilets Listen and look for running water.
Put a few drops of food coloring into the tank. Or pick up free dye tablets at a Utility Billing Office located at 500 East Third Street or 200 North Wilson Avenue. If color shows up in the bowl within ten minutes, the valve or support assembly may need to be replaced. See if the ball valve drops squarely into the drain opening. If not, clean it out or replace the ball valve if it is worn.