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Finding leaks indoors

Check for leaks frequently and contact a service professional for help.

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There are various reasons why your water bill could be higher than expected

The facts on leaks

Reading your water meter to find leaks

Follow the four easy steps and learn how to read your water meter to prevent leaks.

Fixtures and appliances

Leaky fixtures and appliances can go unnoticed. Check for leaks frequently and contact a service professional for help if necessary. Replace older, inefficient fixtures with WaterSense models.

Water softeners can use a large amount of water if the backwash valve gets stuck in the open position or if they are scheduled to backwash too frequently.

There are various reasons why your water bill could be higher than expected.

Consider humidifiers that refresh the water on an adjustable timer rather than those that continuously bleed water from the reservoir into the sewer drain. The humidifier and water supply should be turned off when not needed in the summer months.

If you've had guests to stay or an increase of people living in the home, more water will be used.