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There are a few different things to check if you think you have a water leak. Water leaks can be very hidden because you've got pipes throughout your house and outside in your yard. The best way to find this leak is to hire a professional to check out all your plumbing, but you can check these places first to see if you can decipher whether or not you've got a leak.

Check your water meter

Your water meter can be useful when checking for a leak. Make sure you turn off all your faucets and any appliances that use water, like your dishwasher or washing machine. Make sure none of the water is running and then check the water meter. If the meter is still running, you may have a fast moving leak that requires immediate attention. If the meter hasn't moved, wait a few hours without turning on the water and then check it again. If the meter has moved, you may have a slow moving leak, which still requires attention. A slow moving leak can cause structural damage to your home or can cause mold growth. Either way, a leak is a bad situation for you and your home, and your water bill.

Water usage

Check your water bill and see how much water you're using each month. The average person uses about 80-100 gallons of water per day, so if your home is using more than that, there's a strong likelihood you've got a water leak somewhere. You could be saving money on your water bill if you catch this leak and fix it.

Water bills

If your water bill has suddenly gotten a lot higher, that means you've got a substantial leak somewhere, however, a small leak may not show a large difference in your bill from month to month. That's why it's best to call a professional to check out your plumbing to see if you've got a leak somewhere if you could be saving money on your water.

Check your toilets

Toilets are a common place for small water leaks that go unnoticed. Add food coloring to the tank of the toilet (the top part that is clean water), wait ten minutes. After the ten minutes, if any of the food coloring is in the bowl, that means you've got a leak in the tank that's allowing water to constantly drain and that's costing on your water bill.

Mildew smell

If you smell mildew or a foul smell in your home, this is probably due to mildew or mold. This means you've got a water leak somewhere, and this can be dangerous if you're smelling this because that means there's a substantial amount of mold in your home. Mold is dangerous to breathe in and is toxic. It's important to take care of mold immediately to keep your family and home safe. Call a professional immediately to help you find the source of the mold and fix it so it doesn't continue to grow.

Wall cracks

If you see cracks in your walls, this is a sign your foundation has shifted. This can be damage from a water leak, even a small water leak. This is because water leaking into foundation over a long period of time can slowly grind down on it and damage it, making your house shift. You won't feel this shift, but your house and walls will, causing long term damage.