There are sometimes leaks between a house and the meter in the water supply pipe most of the time. These leaks are usually hard to recognize as the supply pipe is sunk at least 3 ft below the Earth’s surface.
Sometimes the leaking water will progress along the pipe, back to the meter. Also, if the meter box holds water, and not because of rainwater or irrigation, this may be a sign of a leak in the supply pipe. Hence, if there is a leak between a house and meter, homeowners must locate their water meter and monitor the leak indicator to understand if it is running.
Depending on the brand of the meter, the leak sign could be a small angular-shaped button or a tiny silver wheel that turns when water is running through the meter. If the dial keeps moving, there are odds that there is a leak that requires professional assistance.