5 Types of Leaks That Are Causing Your Water Bill To Spike

4/26/2022 (Permalink)

5 Types Of Leaks That Are Increasing Your Water Bill

You've noticed that your water bill, which is usually pretty stable, has suddenly spiked and keeps climbing. You haven’t hired a ton of new employees, and you haven't done anything different with the irrigation schedule, so what gives? Here are five ways a water leak could be causing a spike in your water bill.

1. Outdated Fixtures

If you bought an older building and didn't replace the toilets or faucets, one of these could be the problem. Older fixtures are less efficient and usually mean older pipes, so a sudden climb in your water bill could mean that the pipes are blocked or that there is a water leak.

2. Problematic Irrigation

An irrigation system is a time-saver, but it can be costly when it breaks. Check for a pipe break or a faucet head that is cracked. If your system is buried, look for unusually soggy patches of ground.

3. Running Toilets

A running toilet can waste thousands of gallons of water and drive your bill sky high. It's easy to check to see if a toilet is running and is often a pretty easy fix. However, if you have a running toilet that is outdated and the hardware store fix didn't make a difference, you may benefit from calling a water damage specialist to investigate whether a pipe break or a leak is contributing to the problem.

4. Leaky Faucets

Similar to running toilets, a leaky faucet can cost you a lot of money. Even little drips add up and often continue to get worse until the actual faucet is fixed.

5. Cracked Lateral Line

The costliest possibility is that there is a cracked lateral line (the line that feeds water into your business). That means the water is leaking out before it gets to you. If you're suspicious that this is the problem, contact a professional for an assessment.

A water leak from a pipe, a running toilet, or a cracked irrigation line can drive up your water bills. When you have unexplained water costs, investigate promptly to save your business money and resources.