Look at your water meter
Residents in South Stormont will either have a Radio Frequency meter or a Pro-Read Meter, below are instructions on how to read both types of meters. Ensure the photos in the instructions match what your meter looks like.
- For Radio Frequency water meters
- For Pro-Read water meters
Check the water meter reading before going to bed. If the reading has increased in the morning, and there were no toilets flushed, or faucets run during the night, it could indicate there is a leak.
Conduct a Dye Test on your Toilet.
Toilets are a common cause of leaks. A leaky toilet can waste up to 600+ cubic metres a month or 20 cubic metres a day. To check for leaks, place food colouring or dye test tablets (available at home improvement stores) in the tank at the back of your toilet. Do not flush. Wait and observe for 10-15 minutes. If the colour seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak.
*DID YOU KNOW* - a leaky toilet can cost you up to $125.00 / day.
Water Service Pipe Leak
A continuous leak from a hole in a water service pipe can cost you.
- A 1/16" hole can waste 3.57m³ (3,570 litres) in 24 hours
- A 1/8" hole can waste 14 m³ (14,000 litres) in 24 hours
- A 3/16" hole can waste 32.13 m³ (32,130 litres) in 24 hours