To locate the source of a water leak, follow these steps:
Inspect the water main: Start by checking your property's water main. Look for any leaking or dampness around the valve or pipe connections.
Check toilets: Add a few drops of food coloring into the tank and wait 15 minutes without flushing. If colored water appears in the bowl, it suggests there is a leak within the toilet that needs to be addressed.
Examine water softeners: Water softeners can sometimes develop leaks due to faulty valves, loose connections, or damaged hoses/tubes. Inspect all components of your water softener system carefully for signs of leakage or dripping.
Inspect sprinkler systems: If you have an irrigation system on your property, check for broken sprinkler heads or underground pipe leaks by visually inspecting each zone and looking for areas with excessive pooling or oversaturation
Verify pool or pool refill valve: Conduct an inspection around the pool equipment area and near any fill valves used to maintain water levels to determine any visible signs of leakage
Contact a professional plumber if none of these locations reveal obvious signs of a leak.