My Water Bill is High!

4/8/2024 (Permalink)

Before you assume the economy is at fault check these:

POTENTIAL CAUSES OF HIGH WATER BILLS

An unusually high water bill is most often caused by a leak or change in water use. Some common causes of high water bills include:

• A leaking toilet, or a toilet that continues to run after being flushed, most common
• A dripping faucet; a faucet drip can waster 20 gallons or more of water a day
• Filling or topping off a swimming pool
• Watering the lawn, new grass, or trees; also check for an open hose bib
• Irrigation systems, check automated systems, you may need to reprogram
• Water-cooled air conditioners
• A broken water pipe or obvious leak; check the pipes and water heater in the basement or crawlspace
• Water softener problems - cycles continuously
• Running the water to avoid freezing water pipes during cold weather
• Service line leaks between your water meter and your home, check for wet spots in your yard

Generally, water consumption is higher during the summer due to watering of lawns, pools, and gardening. Typically, an average family of four uses 4000-5000 gallons of water a month.  On your bill, you can see your usage each month.  If you suspect a water leak, get it fixed now and call SERVPRO® of Fernandina Beach/Jacksonville Northeast for your water damage restoration needs!