Fix Leaks. Save Water. Save Money.
Do you have a Leak?
Use the checklist below to check for leaks inside and outside your home
Indoor Water Leak Check
Kitchen Sink
Dripping faucet...................................................
Under The Kitchen Sink
Water under the sink.........................................
Water damage under the sink.......................
Corrosion on pipes............................................
Bathroom
Dripping sink faucets.......................................
Dripping tub faucets........................................
Dripping showerhead......................................
Discoloration on floor.......................................
Discoloration on walls.....................................
Under the Bathroom Sink
Water under the sink.......................................
Water damage under the sink......................
Corrosion on pipes............................................
Toilet Leak Test
Toilet is constantly running...........................
Washing Machine
Leaks from the supply lines...........................
Pooling water near the machine..................
Water Heater
Loose connections .............................................
Rust or signs of water under the water.......
heater or boiler
Dishwashers
Supply line is leaking...........................................
Discoloration on the floor.................................
Water damage near cabinets...........................
Outdoor Water Leak Check
Outdoor Water Spigots
Loose connections or drips........................................
Irrigation systems
Muddy areas or pooling of...................................
water in the yard
Check your water meter
- Locate the low flow indicator on your meter
- Turn off faucets, water-using appliances and don’t flush the toilet
- Record the water meter reading
- Wait for 1 hour
- Check the flow indicator. If it is still spinning, you may have a leak
- Record the water meter reading – If the meter reading is different from the number you recorded in Step 3, you may have a leak
Toilet leak test
Check if the toilet is leaking using a dye strip or food coloring. Drop the dye strip or 10 drops of food coloring into the tank, wait 30 mins. If you see dye in the bowl, you have a leak. If you don’t see any dye, there is no leak.
