Question 1

How much water is wasted if I have a leak?

Accepted Answer

• Leaks can account for 10 percent or more of the water bill.
 • A dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons or more of water a day.
 • A leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons a day.
 From Texas Water Depelopment Board(http://www.twdb.texas.gov/publications/brochures/conservation/doc/ConservingWaterIndoors.pdf)

Question 2

How can I check for a silent toilet leak?

Accepted Answer

1. Mix a few drops of food coloring or place a dye capsule or tablet into the water in the toilet tank.
2. Do not flush the toilet.
3. Wait for about 10 minutes.
4. If the dye or food coloring appears in the toilet bowl, the toilet has a silent leak.
From Texas Water Development Board(http://www.twdb.texas.gov/publications/brochures/conservation/doc/ConservingWaterIndoors.pdf)
 
Note: We have free tablets available at the Water Treatment Plant

Question 3

What are some common causes of toilet leaks?

Accepted Answer

• Worn flappers
 • Improperly adjusted water levels
 • Worn valve seats
 • Leaking fill valves
From Texas Water Development Board(http://www.twdb.texas.gov/publications/brochures/conservation/doc/ConservingWaterIndoors.pdf)

Question 4

How can I check for invisible or unnoticed leaks in other places besides my toilet?

Accepted Answer

1. Turn off all water outlets and water-using appliances.
2. Read the dial on the water meter and record the reading.
3. Recheck the meter 15 to 20 minutes later.
4. If no water has been used and the reading has changed, a leak is occurring somewhere in the plumbing system.
From Texas Water Development Board(http://www.twdb.texas.gov/publications/brochures/conservation/doc/ConservingWaterIndoors.pdf)

Upper Leon River

Municipal Water District

Office: (254) 879-2258
Lab: (254) 879-2228
Fax: (254) 879-2020
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