If you have recently experienced a higher and unanticipated monthly water meter reading, you might be losing water through a plumbing leak in your home.
Water leaks can be deceptively wasteful and difficult to detect.
Time spent fixing a water leak caused by faulty plumbing will be well worth the effort in conservation and cost savings. The most notorious household fixture for wasting water and hiding leaks is in the bathroom. The lowly toilet can waste hundreds of undetected gallons a day. Leaks from toilets occur when parts are worn or when the internal mechanisms are out of adjustment. Checking your toilet for leaks is wise when water bills creep up unexpectantly.