The best way to determine if you have a leak in your plumbing system, is by first checking your water meter. If you do not know where your meter is located, you can call Customer Service to get your meter location.
Fixing leaks will not only lower your water bill, but will also help preserve our limited precious water resources for future generations. Here’s more info on plumbing leak detection.
Check the Meter
If you suspect a leak, monitoring your home’s water meter will give you a definitive answer.
The meter is often located beneath a manhole-type cover near the street or (in areas where temperatures don’t dip below freezing) on the side or back of the house, near to where the water supply line enters the house.
If the water meter test indicates a leak inside your home, check the cabinets under the kitchen, laundry, and bathroom sinks to make sure they’re dry. You’ll also want to look for puddles around the bases of tubs, toilets, and showers and beneath the water heater, dishwasher, and clothes washer. If you find any puddles, turn off the water supply valve to that appliance or fixture and call a plumber.
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