How to check for leaks
Water leaks are bad for your property and bad for the environment. An undetected water leak can cost you extra in water bills but could also be causing more expensive structural damage to your property. Left unchecked a water leak can even attract termites.
To help you avoid costly repairs and unnecessary water usage charges we have created a simple three-step test that only takes a few minutes to complete.
Your water meter records the amount of water your household uses and this is used to calculate your bill. To perform the test you will need to know how to read your meter. The example below explains what the numbers mean.
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Note: 1 kilolitre = 1000 litres |
You can also go to our ‘How to read your meter’ page for instructions and examples of water meters around the Shoalhaven.
Step 1
Find your water meter and record the reading. Make sure you do not use any water afterwards for a few hours. Just before bed is a good time.
Step 2
Read the meter again a few hours later (or in the morning) making sure you haven’t used any water during the test period.