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Common Water Issue in BC
Unexplained High Water Bill
A significant increase in your water bill without a corresponding change in usage is the most common indicator of a concealed leak. Even a small drip can waste hundreds of litres per day, and underground leaks can waste thousands. BC's tiered water rates mean the financial impact increases with consumption volume.
Possible Causes
- •Running or leaking toilet flapper valve (most common cause)
- •Underground service line leak between meter and building
- •Concealed plumbing leak within walls, slab, or ceiling
- •Irrigation system leak in buried supply lines or valve boxes
- •Leaking water heater relief valve or tank failure
Recommended Steps
- 1Read your water meter, turn off all water, and check again in 1 hour to confirm a leak
- 2Check toilet tank water level and listen for running sounds
- 3Locate your main shut-off valve — close it and recheck the meter to determine inside vs outside leak
- 4Call for professional leak detection to pinpoint the leak location
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