LEAK DETECTION

Your water meter can help you find leaks as well as inform you how much water you have used. To check for leaks, turn off all faucets and water-using devices (such as dishwashers, washing machines).Make a mark on the location of the sweep hand.Wait 15 minutes and look at the dial again.If the sweep hand has moved, you have water being used which may represent a leak somewhere on your property.

The triangle above is a low flow indicator and is found on all of our newer meters. It also helps to detect plumbing leaks. The indicator rotates when even a small amount of water passes through the meter.

Prevent water loss and save money by checking for water leaks inside/outside of your home with the following:

	Running toilets (even slow ones)—Place a dye tablet or a few drops of food coloring into the toilet tank. If color appears in the bowl without flushing, there is a leak that should be repaired.After concluding your leak test,be sure to flush toilet to remove food coloring.
	Fix leaky faucets and plumbing joints —Worn washers are a common cause of water leaks. If the faucet drips after it's been turned off firmly,usually the washer is worn and needs to be replaced.
	Sprinkler controllers —Sprinkler controller/timers should be reviewed/modified on a monthly basis. Test system to check run times, look for leaky valves & broken sprinkler heads and adjust sprinkler heads that are misaligned (irrigating the sidewalk or patio).