Here are some simple steps to find out:
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If you use an automatic
bowl-cleaning device, remove it. When all coloring
is gone, you're ready for the next step.
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At least 5 minutes after
the last flush cycle, carefully remove the toilet
tank cover.
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Gently add 4 to 5 drops of blue,
green, or red food coloring into the tank (not the bowl).
DO NOT FLUSH.
Wait 10 to 15 miunutes. If you
find color in the bowl, there's a leak.
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Common causes of toilet leaks
include:
the flapper valve or valve
seat has deteriorated,
the flushing arm or lift chain
is not working properly,
the tank water level is too
high and spills into the overflow,
the float rod, ballcock or
float ball may be corroded.
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Leaks in toilets
always get larger and more costly over time. The sooner
repairs are made, the more quickly you can start saving
water ~ and money.
Once repairs are completed,
take a few minutes to re-test, to assure there are no
more leaks.
More water savings:
Toilets are one of the largest
consumers of household water. Old, high-volume toilets
use as much as 6 gallons per flush, compared to new Ultra-Low
Flush (ULF) toilets which use only 1.6 gallons per flush.
You could save as much as 10,000 gallons of water per year
by replacing your high volume toilets with ULF models.
And, LVMWD will rabate $60 for every toilet you change
out. For program details, call 818-251-2200, or click
here for information provided on the web.
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