Tenants and Homeowerns often complain about high water bills need to undertand that the bill is higher because the rate has increased or usage. With a sudden increase, it is a sign there is high water usage, which indicates a leak (often called a silent leak).
A leak is usually visible, so if tenant has not notice large puddles of water, discoloration, a faucet dripping, then this is usually a sign that the toilet is constantly running.
Tenants need to test for it, and they can take a video to see if they see a leak or not if they want for our property management to verify its a silent leak, if not sure.
- You can use food dye, Kool aid, or any kind of colored water.
- You pour it in the the tank.
- Do not flush the bowl
- If the toilet bow is later seen to have that water color, then it is a sign of a leak.
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