How can I determine if I have a leak?

Most leaks are easy to detect and fix. All you do is check, twist, and replace:

Check for leaks. Look for dripping faucets, showerheads and sprinklers. Check for toilets with silent leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring into the tank, waiting 15 minutes, and seeing if color appears in the bowl before you flush.

Twist and tighten hose and pipe connections. To save water without a noticeable difference in flow in your bathroom, twist on a Water Sense-labeled faucet aerator.

Replace the fixture if necessary. Look for Water Sense-labeled models, which are independently certified to use 20 percent less water and perform as well as or better than standard models.

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1. Can I pay my bill online?
2. I have a balance on my account but I am moving. Do I need to pay this balance?
3. I need help paying my water bill. Where can I find assistance?
4. What is my due date?
5. Why can’t I receive my bill on the same day every other month?
6. I haven’t gotten a bill, why is that?
7. Where is my bar code on my bill and will this number remain the same?
8. When will my trash be picked up?
9. Do you offer any bill discounts?
10. When will my water be turned on?
11. How often is my meter read?
12. How do you read the water meter?
13. Why is my usage estimated?
14. My bill seems high, why is that?
15. My meter box is full of water. Do I have a leak?
16. How can I determine if I have a leak?
17. Do you offer bill adjustment when someone has had a leak?
18. Do you offer bill adjustment on sewer charges for filling a swimming pool?
19. What is a "back-bill"?
20. When will my account be subject to water service shut-off for delinquency?
21. I made a payment arrangement; will I still be charged a late penalty?
22. How much of my past-due balance must I pay to start a payment arrangement?
23. My service was disconnected and I made the required payment. When will my water be turned back on?