Leaks can be one of the major reasons for increased water bills. Service Today can help with any water or pipe leak detection, but there is also a simple test you can carry out yourself to check if there is a leak in your home. Note: this test should be conducted over a 30-minute period, during which time no water is being used on the property.
Find your water meter, which is usually located in front of the home in a covered box near the street.
Write down the numbers indicated on the meter at the start of this test.
Return to check the meter reading after 30 minutes have passed.
If the numbers have not changed, you most likely do not have a leak in your pressurised water system.
Shut off the valves under all toilets in the house, and repeat steps 1-3.
If the numbers have not changed, it seems that your pipe and toilet systems do not have a leak.
If the numbers have changed, this indicates water being consumed – even though water was not actually being used during the test. In this case, it is highly recommended that you call Service Today and arrange for a professional leak detection to be conducted on your property.