Water leaks are a significant source of water waste for many households. Studies have shown that the average American home can lose 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water annually from leaks alone. While some leaks are easy to spot, others can go undetected for years. Waialua’s residential septic systems experts, Gecko Enterprises, explain how you can check for leaks and keep your water bill low:

• Hot Water Tanks: Routinely check the pressure relief valve on your hot water tank. Sometimes, these valves can be leaking without your knowledge. If you’re unable to remove the drain pipe, listen for a hissing sound, which is another indicator that it may be leaking.
• Toilets: Remove the top of your toilet tank and listen for any hissing sounds. If nothing is noticeable, add a drop or two of food coloring to the tank and wait several minutes. If you have a coloring in the bowl, there is probably a leak in the flapper at the bottom of the tank.
• Meter Checks: You can use your water meter to look for leaks too. Make sure all of your water is turned off and record the reading of the meter before waiting 15 minutes. Take a reading again to see if the meter has reported any water use during this time.
• Outside: Also check the outside of your home for leaks by examining your hose bibs, taps, and drip irrigation systems in your garden.

If you spot a leak, call the septic tank pumping professionals at Gecko Enterprises. From septic tank cleaning and sludge removal to septic tank installation and septic repair services, their experts do it all.

For more information on Gecko Enterprises’ sewer plant operations, sewer plant maintenance, and septic tank inspections, call (808) 637-3240 today.