water meter, which is similar to reading your car’s odometer. The numbers read from left to right and water usage is measured in cubic feet, referenced as a CCF. And one full sweep of the hand (like a hand going around a clock) represents one CCF which is equivalent to 7.48 gallons.

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Thousands of dollars and even much more are wasted because of water leaks every year. Most go undetected – and for long periods of time. Here are some basic guidelines so that you can learn more water leaks and how to protect yourself, your property and investment, your time and money.

Water Meter

Begin by making sure all of your water faucets are turned off and all of your water-using devices like ice makers in freezers and drinking water line in refrigerator doors, etc. Then the first place to research and see if there is any trouble with your water is with your water meter. So grab a pencil and notepad and / or a colored marker and head out to the water meter.

To find your meter, you can look at the front of your building or home. Note that if you are on a corner, it may be located on the side that faces a street. It could also be by a side lot close to a street behind a sidewalk or hidden by landscaping – so call your water service provider for help, if needed. Regardless of the location, your water meter should be located in side of either a plastic, concrete or meter box that is nearly ground level.

Test for Leaks

Next it’s time to read your water meter, which is similar to reading your car’s odometer. The numbers read from left to right and water usage is measured in cubic feet, referenced as a CCF. And one full sweep of the hand (like a hand going around a clock) represents one CCF which is equivalent to 7.48 gallons.

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Meter

Begin by making sure all of your water faucets are turned off and all of your water-using devices like ice makers in freezers and drinking water line in refrigerator doors, etc. Then the first place to research and see if there is any trouble with your water is with your water meter. So grab a pencil and notepad and / or a colored marker and head out to the water meter.

To find your meter, you can look at the front of your building or home. Note that if you are on a corner, it may be located on the side that faces a street. It could also be by a side lot close to a street behind a sidewalk or hidden by landscaping – so call your water service provider for help, if needed. Regardless of the location, your water meter should be located in side of either a plastic, concrete or meter box that is nearly ground level.

Test for Leaks

Next it’s time to read your water meter, which is similar to reading your car’s odometer. The numbers read from left to right and water usage is measured in cubic feet, referenced as a CCF. And one full sweep of the hand (like a hand going around a clock) represents one CCF which is equivalent to 7.48 gallons.

OK, time

grab a pencil and notepad and / or a colored marker and head out to the water meter.

To find your meter, you can look at the front of your building or home. Note that if you are on a corner, it may be located on the side that faces a street. It could also be by a side lot close to a street behind a sidewalk or hidden by landscaping – so call your water service provider for help, if needed. Regardless of the location, your water meter should be located in side of either a plastic, concrete or meter box that is nearly ground level.

Test for Leaks

Next it’s time to read your water meter, which is similar to reading your car’s odometer. The numbers read from left to right and water usage is measured in cubic feet, referenced as a CCF. And one full sweep of the hand (like a hand going around a clock) represents one CCF which is equivalent to 7.48 gallons.

OK, time

ehind a sidewalk or hidden by landscaping – so call your water service provider for help, if needed. Regardless of the location, your water meter should be located in side of either a plastic, concrete or meter box that is nearly ground level.

Test for Leaks

Next it’s time to read your water meter, which is similar to reading your car’s odometer. The numbers read from left to right and water usage is measured in cubic feet, referenced as a CCF. And one full sweep of the hand (like a hand going around a clock) represents one CCF which is equivalent to 7.48 gallons.

OK, time

water meter, which is similar to reading your car’s odometer. The numbers read from left to right and water usage is measured in cubic feet, referenced as a CCF. And one full sweep of the hand (like a hand going around a clock) represents one CCF which is equivalent to 7.48 gallons.

OK, time to work a little. Look at the meter dial by lifting the meter’s cover, and check to see where the sweep hand is pointing. Take notes on where it is or use your marker to place a tiny mark on the meter’s cover.

Keep the water off. Then note the position of the sweep hand again after your half hour wait. If it is in the same place, great! If not, in all likelihood you have a leak some place. Likewise if your water meter shows a red indicator moving while your water is shut off, you more than likely have a leak.

If You Have a Leak…

You may qualify for a water leak adjustment. Regardless or whether you do or not, contact your water service immediately and report your finding so that someone can come out right away.