Has your water bill gone up over the last few months? If you’ve tried to conserve water and your bill is still too high, you might have a leak somewhere. You want to find the leak as soon as possible, so you can not only save money but also save the water from being wasted. Here are some ways you can look for the water leak.

Underground Leak

If you have checked all of the sinks and water hose connections in the house and still can’t find the leak, it could be coming from underground. Sometimes, the pipes leading from the water main at the street to your home can start leaking for various reasons.

To check for this, you need to make sure that all water sources in your home are turned off. If anyone uses the water while you do this test, your results won’t be valid. After you’ve turned all the water off, head outside and look at your water meter. If it’s still creeping up, you have a leak somewhere. If this happens, call the water company MD so they can fix the situation.

Toilet Running

A toilet that is left to constantly run can use up to 200 gallons of water a day. This usage can be a major blow to your final water bill. An adjustable float controls the water level in the toilet tank. If the float is set too high, it can cause the flapper to lift just a bit, which lets water through. If you adjust the float and still notice the water is running, you’ll next want to check the flapper.

When replacing the flapper, make sure you remove it and take it with you to the hardware store. Because there are so many options, you might have a hard time finding the right one without the old one to compare it to.