Metro Water Services

Public Education Flyer - Dripping Water

leak detectionThe average American family uses 400 gallons of water per day. Efficient water use can not only help the environment but save money as well.

Check every faucet in your home for leaks.  Even a minor leak can waste more than 20 gallons of water a day.  That is over 7,000 gallons per year! 

Learn more about …

  • Conserving water and reducing your water bill
  • If you find a leak … A residential customer receiving a bill that seems too high can request that a field representative assist in determining if there is a leak in the plumbing system.  If a leak is found and repaired, the customer can call to ask for a leak adjustment.  If an adjustment is approved, the department will absorb one-half of the excess over a normal bill.  The maximum liability of a residential customer is limited to twice the normal monthly bill. Learn more..

Questions which are not addressed through this web site, please email Sonia Harvat.