Repairing Leaks
If your water bill suddenly increases, but you haven't
changed the way you use water, chances are you've sprung a leak. Leaky
plumbing can waste several gallons of water a day. Even tiny pinhole drips
that often go unnoticed add up fast.
Reading Your Water Meter
 It's good preventive maintenance to conduct a leak check of your house
once or twice a year. It is easily done by:
- Turn off all water--inside and outside.
- Read your meter. Mark where the sweep hand (straight reading meter)
or 'ONE FOOT' hand (round reading meter) is on your meter.
- Wait 15 to 20 minutes and see if the hand has moved.
- If the hand has moved and you haven't used any water, you probably
have a leak.
FREE Water Conservation Audits
If you live in Santa Clara County and would like to have a trained technician help you find leaks and give you advice on ways to improve water efficiency at your home, visit the websites below or call the phone numbers below to set up an appointment.
For customers of San Jose Water Company:
Learn more about the Water Audit Program
Or call: (408) 279-7900
All others in Santa Clara County:
Learn more about the Water-Wise House Calls Program
Or call: 1-800-548-1882 |
