Everett, WA | Underground Water Leak | Leak Repair

Underground Water Leaks Everett, WA

Underground water leaks are nothing to ignore.  Days or even weeks of water leakage can run water bills into the hundreds if not thousands of dollars over time.  Often, home owners find out they have an underground leak when they are informed by there local water district.  By the time this has been brought to the homeowners attention, the damage has been done.  Fortunately, water districts often will forgive a portion of these overages, if the leak is promptly repaired by a qualified plumbing company.

If you suspect you may have a water leak, check your water meter.  To do this you may contact your local water district, plumbing company or check it yourself.  Checking the meter for water leaks is not difficult.  First, make sure all the water in the home is off.  Remove the metal or concrete lid of from the meter box.  Inside the meter box, you will see dial very similar to the one pictured above.  Look for a small red triangle near the middle of the dial.  This is the low-flow indicator.  This indicator measures very small amounts of water usage.  Watch the triangle closely for at least one minute.  If any movement is noticed, you likely have a leak.

Unfortunately, repair of water line leaks after the meter are the responsibility of the homeowner.  Repair or replacement of water main lines is a task that should be handled by a qualified plumber.  Handyman and homemade repairs often result in property damage and water loss. In Everett, Bothell, Lynnwood, Marysville and Snohomish County, call Apollo Plumbing for professional, cost effective solutions to underground water leaks.  One such solution is Trenchless Technology.  Trenchless will save your lawn and driveway from excavation, saving a lot of time, money and headaches.  Contact Dan Barger at Apollo Plumbing: 425-387-1507.  www.ApolloPlumbing.net.