Leak Detector

Become a leak detector!

Become a leak detector:

1. Ensure all water-using appliances are turned off.

2. Read the water meter before going to bed.

3. Do not turn on taps or flush the toilet during this time.

4. Read the water meter again first thing the next morning.

5. If the numbers of the meter have increased you may have a leak. Call a plumber.

Signs of Leaking Sewage Pipes:
Given that sewage pipes are not connected to a meter, it is often more difficult to detect leaks than it is for leaking water pipes.

Look for:

• Greener grass or vegetation growing above your sewer pipes, which could be a sign of leaking pipes.
• Odours and ground movement could be a sign that pipes are damaged or broken.
• Water backing up in your drains is a sign that tree roots are growing through cracked or broken sewer pipes.

Leak busters save water, money and the environment!

Leaking water pipes around the home can be more costly than the water loss alone.

The greatest risk from leaking pipes could be the unknown damage it is causing to your home.

Many urban areas throughout NSW are affected by salinity or are at risk of being exposed to salinity as a result of rising water tables.

Salinity comes from naturally occurring salt in the soil being mobilised by a rising watertable and being brought to or near the ground surface.

Leaking water and sewage pipes increase the amount of water entering the groundwater system, which may result in a watertable rising to the surface.

A rising watertable carries with it dissolved salts that are normally locked in the soil and rocks.

These salts may eventually end up on the soil surface, causing salinity problems including corrosion of underground pipes and structural damage to building foundations.

Every household and business can play their part in reducing the amount of water entering the groundwater system by checking their pipes for leaks.

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