How do I know if I have a leak?

If your water consumption habits haven’t changed but you feel your water charges have increased, you could have a water leak. Here’s a tip on how to check for leaks:

• When you have finished using water for the night, make sure all taps are turned off and you don’t have running toilet/s or dripping taps (a dripping tap could lose up to 200 litres of water per day).

• Take a meter reading. Write down the number, both black and red. Make sure you tell other occupants of the property that you are testing for water leaks and ask them not to use any water throughout the night.

• Take another water meter reading first thing the next morning. If the numbers have changed, you have a leak.

• Notify your plumber as soon as possible to save you money and reduce water wastage

Depending on the volume of water lost, Wide Bay Water Corporation may make some adjustment to your water bill. Please contact the billing staff on 1300 808 888 for more details.

What if I think the water meter isn’t functioning properly

If your water consumption is high and you don’t have a leak, you can ask to have your meter tested or re-read. Contact Wide Bay Water Corporation for further advice.

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