How to Detect Leaks

To test for leaks in your plumbing system, stop all indoor and outdoor water use activity. Check and record the numbers and the position of the sweep hand on your water meter. Wait an hour or two hours, then recheck your water meter. If the sweep hand has moved, or the numbers have changed, water is leaking somewhere in your plumbing system.
Click here to see how to read your meter.

Slow Leaks

Slow leaks are too slow to move the dial. Turn off the water at the meter and wait an hour or two. When you slowly turn the water back on, if water rushed to fill the pipes, you may have a leak.

Irrigation System Leaks
Leaks in your irrigation system won't always show on your meter due to their separate shut-off valves. To find leaks, walk your irrigation lines. Check for unusual wet spots, leaky or broken sprinkler heads, and use your meter to measure total irrigation use.

Got a Leak?

Customers are responsible for the maintenance of the water pipes on their side of the water meter. If you have a leak you will need to contact a plumber or fix it yourself. Padre Dam does not have anyone to fix leaks for customers.

If you have had a leak or some other situation that has caused your water bill to increase and you would like to appeal the charges click here for the form. After completing this form send it to Padre Dam for review. Leaks must be fixed before appealing a bill.