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Sudden Raise in your Water Bill?

Have you noticed a sudden spike in your water bill and cannot figure out why? The average American household uses between 80-100 gallons of water each and every day. If your water consumption seems significantly higher, there are two probable reasons here. Either your home water consumption is so wasteful and excessive or there is a major leak in your home. Ok, let’s assume you do not have a family of 10 taking showers 3x a day! Finding The Leak(s) Sometimes leaks are hidden and not very obvious. Here’s an easy way that can help you find out if there is a leak: Turn off all the faucets and sinks in your home. Turn off the water to all of the toilets in your home one by one. Check your home or buildings (if you live in a condo or apartment) water meter. If the red dial is moving, it means there is a leak somewhere. If the red dial moves after turning off all of your toilets then the leak is elsewhere. Check the faucets and fittings again. Take a meter reading before you go to bed for t...