In general, property owners of residential properties see their water bills stay relatively consistent for most of the year unless there is a rate hike of they are using more water than normal to irrigate their lawns or keep their swimming pools full during dry spells in the summer. In some cases property owners may notice either a gradual or dramatic increase in the their monthly water bill.
When experiencing increased water bills for no apparent reason, the first thing to suspect is a water leak between the water meter and the inside of the house. The best way to check for this is to make sure that all of the faucets are off, the dishwasher and washing machine are off and there are no running toilets. Next go to the water meter, which is usually just being the curb and open the lid. If the meter is running, then you have a leak somewhere between the water meter and the house. In a vast majority of cases, the homeowner will be responsible for making the necessary repairs on a leaking water supply line between the water meter and the house.
A qualified and experienced plumbing contractor will be able to make the necessary water line repairs quickly and economically saving the homeowner money in the long run by promptly making the necessary repairs and not incurring high monthly water bills. In many cases, even a slight leak will get worse over time and can ultimately result in a total failure of the water line. Depending upon their homeowner’s insurance policy, the homeowner may be able to recover the costs of the repair as well!
Posted on behalf of Kiddco Plumbing
