Leak Detection Tips

Watch for leaks inside the home to conserve water. A slow drip from a faucet may add up to 15 or 20 gallons a day, while a 1/16" faucet leak wastes 100 gallons in 24 hours.

  • Toilet leaks may waste hundreds of gallons a day and easily go undetected. Leaks occur when the flushing mechanism is out of adjustment or when parts are worn.
  • Most toilet leaks take place at the overflow pipe or at the plunger ball. Sometimes the overflow valve is worn and will run like a leaky faucet and have to be replaced.
  • To detect a plunger-ball leak, drop a little food coloring into clear water in the tank and wait. If color appears in the bowl, you probably have a leak in the plunger ball. Replace the ball or realign the mechanism. Most toilet facilities have a turn-off valve below the tank to allow repairs to be made.
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