Leak Alerts

Posted 06/30/11, by Skagit PUD | 0 Comment(s)

Did you know you may have a water leak? During July and August, a PUD meter technician may be tagging your house or business with a leak alert notice.

If your water meter has not stopped for at least one hour over a 24-hour period, you may have a potential leak. Finding leaks can save you water, while saving money on water and sewer bills.

Don’t panic …

Potential Reasons
•    Dripping faucets (inside or outside)
•    Leaking toilet valve or flap
•    Loose or damaged pipe fittings
•    Service line leak

About Leaks
•    A faucet that has 60 drips/minute will waste 2,082 gallons per year.
•    A leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water every day.
•    A continuous leak from a 1/16-inch hole under 60 psi water pressure will leak 800 gallons of water in 24 hours. That’s 74,000 gallons over a three-month period!

Skagit PUD personnel cannot diagnose or repair customer leaks. If you are unable to repair a leak yourself, you may need to engage the services of a plumber. For renters, let your property owner know about the situation.