Checking for water leaks is important to saving you time and money. Reading Your water meter on a
regular basis helps you know if there are any undetected leaks.
With an increase in are water rates people are always looking for ways to save money around the house.
Taking the time to check your to see if you have any leaks will help to insure you are not paying for
water you are not using, that could save you money on your water bill. check for water leaks in their
home.
A small leak can really add up on your water bill. For example, a leak only half the size of a pencil eraser
can cost $15 per day. If it isn’t fixed within a year, that water leak can cost more than $5,000.
Toilet troubles can really add up. Worn-out flapper valve are a usual culprit. The rubber valve wears out
over time and should be replaced approximately every five years.
You can test your toilet by adding a few drops of food colouring into your toilet tank, and wait 15
minutes. If the water in the toilet bowl has changed colour in that time, your toilet has a leak.
Make sure you look for other leaks like dripping faucets and pipe fittings. Water on the outside of a pipe
can indicate that the pipe has sprung a leak.
Another way to see if you have an issue is to turn off any water-using appliances and taps in your home
and then take a water meter reading. Don’t use any water for two hours and take another meter
reading. If the meter has moved after that time, you might have a leak.
To learn more about your water consumption, receive your utility bills online, and more,
visit myutility.winnipeg.ca.
