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Common Water Issue in BC
Water Meter Running When Everything Is Off — Confirmed Leak
If your BC property's water meter continues to run when all fixtures and appliances are turned off, you have a confirmed leak somewhere in your system. The next step is determining whether it is inside or outside the building.
Possible Causes
- •Underground service line leak between meter and building
- •Hidden plumbing leak within walls, under slab, or in ceiling
- •Running toilet with silent flapper leak (most common)
- •Automatic irrigation system solenoid valve stuck open
- •Leak in pool or spa autofill system
Recommended Steps
- 1Turn off the main shut-off valve inside the building — if meter stops, leak is inside. If it continues, leak is between meter and building.
- 2If leak is inside, check toilet flappers — they are the most common cause of silent leaks
- 3If leak is between meter and building, call professional underground leak detection immediately
- 4Document the meter reading and take photos for records
- 5Call LeakInspections.ca at 604-239-9934 for professional leak location
Need Professional Help?
Don't let a small leak become a big problem. Contact LeakInspections.ca — a division of Anyleak.ca and Leak.ca — for expert diagnosis.