Drip … Drip … Drip … Water dripping from a leaky faucet is a sure sign of a household water leak. But what about leaks that aren’t so obvious?
Hidden Leaks
If you’re on a water meter, an easy way to see if you have a “hidden” leak is to check the meter readings before and after a period of time when no water is being used. A 2-hour period is a good amount of time for evaluation.
If the meter does not read exactly the same after your evaluation period, you probably have a leak.
Toilets
A common hidden leak occurs in toilets. To find out if your toilet flapper is leaking, put a drop of food coloring in the tank. Do NOT flush the toilet. If the color shows up in the bowl within 15 minutes without flushing, you have a leak.
Be sure to flush the toilet immediately after the food coloring test to avoid staining your toilet!
It’s a good idea to fix little leaks right away to prevent them from causing more costly problems down the road. Hope this has been helpful!