A suddenly high water bill often signals a hidden leak. Your water meter can be a simple tool to confirm this without calling a plumber immediately.

First, turn off all water-using appliances and faucets in your home, both indoors and outdoors. Make sure no one uses water for at least 15-30 minutes. Then, locate your water meter, typically found near the street under a small lid. Note the current reading on the meter. Many digital meters have a small leak indicator, often a red triangle or a tiny dial, that spins even when no water is supposedly being used.

Wait another 15-30 minutes, then check the meter again. If the reading has changed or if the leak indicator is still spinning, you have a leak somewhere in your plumbing system. While this method confirms a leak, it does not pinpoint its location.

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