Checking for leaks

A dripping tap or an unexpected leak on the property can amount to thousands of litres of water, not only wasting water but adding unnecessary cost to your water bill.

The following is an approximate guide on how much water is potentially wasted through dripping taps and leaks:

• Slow dripping tap can waste up to 30 litres per day - which is around 2,700 litres (2.7kL) of water every 3 months.
• Fast dripping tap or leaky toilet cistern can waste up to 316 litres per day - that's around 28,000 litres (28kL) every 3 months.
• Flow (small leak e.g. pin hole leak) can waste up to 2,800 litres per day - this is around 252,000 litres (252kL) of water every 3 months.
• Full flow (equivalent to a tap turned on full) can waste up to 20 litres per minute which is around 28,000 litres (28kL) per day! This could end up being around 2,592,000 litres (2,592kL) of unexpected dollars charged to a water bill!!

We recommend that when you are going away on holidays, or not regularly at your property, turn the water meter off before you leave to prevent unintended water going through your meter.

If your water meter tap is hard to turn off, contact us through our online form and we will come and fix the problem. 

Some hot water systems, including solar panels, air conditioning units, reverse cycle systems and pool solar heating have pressure relief valves and overflow outlets which release water. Try to divert this water away from the house to avoid damage; consider re-using this water on gardens or lawns to keep them healthy.