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HeyGeorge 12-09-2013 09:56 AM

Water Leak
 
I received a letter from the water utility staying that I'm using 10 times the normal amount of water. I just bought the home, so I have no history on what my consumption should be, but 30,000 per month does seem very high.

Can anyone recommend a contractor to check out our plumbing?

Bogie Shooter 12-09-2013 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HeyGeorge (Post 792885)
I received a letter from the water utility staying that I'm using 10 times the normal amount of water. I just bought the home, so I have no history on what my consumption should be, but 30,000 per month does seem very high.

Can anyone recommend a contractor to check out our plumbing?

Potable water or irrigation water? New home or resale?

HeyGeorge 12-09-2013 10:22 AM

It is a resale home. The letter doesn't specifically say whether it's the potable water or the irrigation water, but the list of "possible problems" leans heavily toward irrigation.

graciegirl 12-09-2013 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by HeyGeorge (Post 792898)
It is a resale home. The letter doesn't specifically say whether it's the potable water or the irrigation water, but the list of "possible problems" leans heavily toward irrigation.


How about the Sprinkler Guy who advertises on here?

Bogie Shooter 12-09-2013 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HeyGeorge (Post 792898)
It is a resale home. The letter doesn't specifically say whether it's the potable water or the irrigation water, but the list of "possible problems" leans heavily toward irrigation.

In Poinciana your water bill should show both amounts.
Begin by checking all of the timer settings including days to water and run times for all programs.

Bogie Shooter 12-09-2013 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 792901)
How about the Sprinkler Guy who advertises on here?

Sometimes it worth checking out the obvious.........before calling in the calvary.

graciegirl 12-09-2013 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 792904)
Sometimes it worth checking out the obvious.........before calling in the calvary.



YOU are so right. I have Sweetie manning those switches.

mulligan 12-09-2013 11:09 AM

First move would be to turn everything off and see if both meters are still. If one is moving, you've got a leak .

rayschic 12-09-2013 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HeyGeorge (Post 792898)
It is a resale home. The letter doesn't specifically say whether it's the potable water or the irrigation water, but the list of "possible problems" leans heavily toward irrigation.

If the home is North of 466, you only have one meter. If you are South of 466, you have one meter for Potable and one for Non-Potable water. Here's a link to the average home usage. 30,000 is high.

http://www.thevillageswaterwisdom.co...owMuch1109.pdf


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