HOUSTON (KIAH) – According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, every year, residential leaks waste about one trillion gallons of water nationwide. Leaks have a pesky way of revealing themselves through damage to walls, flooring, cabinetry and even furniture. If left unattended, it can lead to costly repairs down the road.
John Moore Services experts would like to provide Houstonians with the following expert tips on how to identify and address leaks in homes.
- Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes at all, you probably have a leak.
- Identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak. (Be sure to flush immediately after the experiment to avoid staining the tank.)
- Examine faucet gaskets and pipe fittings for any water on the outside of the pipe to check for surface leaks.
- Some leaks require a simple fix—a worn toilet flapper, loose pipe connection, or showerhead with stray spray. But you may want to consult a licensed plumber to stop your running toilet, broken hose bibs, water heater drips, or malfunctioning water supply lines
For National Fix a Leak Week, Director of Field Operations and Master Plumber Joe Bany stopped by the studio to discuss what to do if you discover a leak.
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