Is My High Water Bill an Indicator of a Water Leak in My La Palma Home?

6/11/2024 (Permalink)

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Does your water bill seem higher than usual? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), minor water leaks account for more than one trillion gallons of water wasted in United States homes each year. Many water leaks are not visible, and even minor water leaks can cause significant damage to a home over time. SERVPRO of Buena Park uses advanced technology and techniques to locate and identify hidden water leaks in homes and businesses in La Palma.

The EPA offers this leak detection information:

• A good method to check for leaks is to examine your winter water use. A family of four likely has a serious leak problem if winter water use exceeds 12,000 gallons per month.
• Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, you probably have a leak.
• To check for a toilet bowl leak, place a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If the color shows up in the bowl within ten minutes without flushing, you have a leak. 

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