Leak Detection in Enterprise, AL
A sudden jump in your water bill, a damp spot that won't dry, or the sound of running water when everything is off all point to a leak. You can confirm it yourself with your water meter before calling (334) 214-1303 for a plumber.
The 15-minute meter test
- Turn off every faucet, the washer, dishwasher, ice maker, and irrigation.
- Open the meter box near the street and find the small triangle or dial (the leak indicator). If it's spinning, water is moving somewhere.
- If it's hard to see, write down the full reading, wait 15 minutes without using any water, and read it again.
- Now close the main shut-off at the house. If the meter still moves, the leak is in the underground line between the meter and the house. If it stops, the leak is inside the house.
Enterprise's Water Department handles leak reports and billing questions at City Hall (City of Enterprise: Water Department); ask them whether a leak adjustment is possible once a leak is repaired.
The usual suspects
- Toilets. Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait 10 minutes without flushing. Color in the bowl means the flapper is leaking. See toilet and faucet repair.
- Outdoor spigots and irrigation. Check for wet ground or a hose bib that drips.
- Water heater. Look for water in the pan or at the base, and at the T&P discharge line.
- Under sinks and behind the washing machine and fridge.
- Slab leaks. On slab foundations, a warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water, or cracks with moisture can point to a leak under the slab.
The EPA's WaterSense program runs an annual Fix a Leak Week with checklists for finding household leaks (U.S. EPA WaterSense: Fix a Leak Week).
What a plumber brings
For leaks you can't see, plumbers use tools such as acoustic listening devices, line pressure tests, thermal cameras, and sewer cameras. Ask what method they'll use and whether locating the leak is priced separately from repairing it. Repair options for underground or slab leaks range from a spot repair to rerouting the line, and the plumber should explain the trade-offs.
Where we can help
Leak Detection requests are taken from Enterprise, Ozark, Daleville, Dothan and nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if I have a leak?
Turn off all water and watch the leak indicator on your water meter. If it moves, water is flowing somewhere. Closing the house shut-off tells you whether it's in the yard line or inside the house.
Who fixes a leak between the meter and my house?
In general, the line on the customer's side of the meter is the property owner's responsibility, and a plumber repairs it. Leaks on the street side of the meter go to your water utility. Call your utility if you're not sure where the leak is.
Will my water bill be adjusted after a leak?
That depends on your utility's policy. Enterprise's Water Department handles leak reports and billing disputes, so call them with your plumber's repair receipt.
What is a slab leak?
A leak in a water line running under a concrete slab foundation. Signs include warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water, unexplained high bills, and damp flooring. A plumber with leak-detection equipment can pinpoint it.
Sources for these answers: City of Enterprise: Water Department
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Related problems
- Emergency Plumbing: Burst pipes, major leaks, overflowing toilets and sewage backups.
- Drain Cleaning: Slow or clogged sinks, tubs, showers and main lines.
- Water Heater Repair & Replacement: No hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless replacement.
- Sewer Line Repair: Main-line backups, camera inspections, roots and broken pipe.
- Toilet & Faucet Repair: Running toilets, weak flushes, dripping faucets, new fixtures.