The City of Ekurhuleni gives residents a few tips on how to check for hidden water leaks.
It’s not always easy to know if you have a water leak on your property. Follow these tips to see if there may be damaged pipes:
• One of the easiest ways to check if you have a leak on your property is to make sure that all taps are closed and to then take the reading on your water meter.
If, after approximately 30 minutes, the meter reading has changed and your taps are all still shut, there is definitely a leak.
• Look out for any damp areas on the ground or on the walls where your water pipes are located.
• Make sure that the geyser is not overflowing by checking the overflow pipe, which is usually situated on the roof.
• Check the cistern of toilets to ensure that the rubber seal is effective and water does not continually run into the bowl.
• If a hissing sound can be heard from the water pipes where no taps are running, there is probably a leak.
• Make sure that no taps are leaking, as a dripping tap can waste more than 200 litres of water per day, or about 6.5 kilolitres a month.
Take time out of your busy schedule to check out these potential problems as it can only benefit you in the long run.
