My toilet sometimes runs for longer periods after flushing. Can this be the cause of higher water consumption?
Yes. From our experience, over 85 percent of the leaks in residential plumbing systems are found at the toilet tank. A typical toilet leak at the current rate can add $50 or more to a single bi-monthly water bill. We encourage you to check your toilet anytime you suspect a leak. Toilets typically leak at the bottom of the tank around the flapper plug or at the top of the tank at the overflow tube. To test the flapper plug, carefully remove the lid from the toilet tank and mark the water level in the toilet tank with a pencil. Shut off the water supply to the toilet. If the water remains on the mark you made for 10 minutes, the flapper plug is not leaking. If the water level drops below the mark you made, the flapper plug is leaking and should be adjusted or replaced. The water level in the toilet tank should be at least 1 inch below the top of the overflow tube. If the water level in the toilet tank is at the top of the overflow tube, that is where a leak may be occurring. The float th
