High Water Bill Investigations For Toronto Property Owners
An unexpectedly high water bill is the last thing busy Torontonians want to deal with. We’ve heard countless horror stories of customers who’ve seen their bill jump to $2,000 or more!
If you notice even a small increase in your water bill, please contact us to do a full diagnostic of your home or business water system. We will be able to point out and repair any issues that may have arisen.
Why Is My Water Bill So High?
High water bills are usually the result of a constantly running toilet, a dripping faucet, or a burst underground pipe. Unfortunately, these are all very common and usually ignored by homeowners. Instead, they are plumbing issues that should be corrected right away when noticed.
Dripping faucets or running toilets can add up to thousands of gallons of water waste every year, leading to a sudden increase in water bill totals. When left unchecked, these issues only get worse!
Hidden Causes of High Water Bills
If you have a high water bill but no visible leak, it’s not an anomaly. Part of what makes a skyrocketing utility charge so mysterious is that you never noticed anything out of order in the first place.
In these cases, the cause could be inside a wall or just outside the home, where water escapes without ever surfacing. Faulty pressure-reducing valves or partially failed underground service lines can also quietly waste large volumes of water.
Our Investigation Process
Watermark Plumbing and Drains will take the time to audit each and every source of water in the home to check for leaks, drips, running water, pressure issues or anything else that may have caused your high water bill.
We will then check the water meter to confirm a steady flow of water before moving forward to fix the issues we are facing. Once we’ve finished, you should expect your next water bill to come back down to a normal amount.
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Why You Shouldn’t Overlook a Sudden Spike in Your Water Bill
If you’re a busy person, it might be tempting to accept the bill, pay it and then try to forget about it, but this isn’t wise. A sharp increase in your water bill often points to a problem that’s actively getting worse. Hidden leaks can waste clean water, weaken structural materials, cause mould growth, and damage finishes long before they become visible. Addressing the issue early helps protect your home AND your bank account.
Work with a professional plumber to get to the root cause of your water bill mysteries today.
High Water Bill FAQs:
A high water bill is often caused by everyday issues such as running toilets, dripping faucets, fixtures that don’t fully shut off or simply forgetting to close a tap. It can also come from less obvious problems, such as leaks inside walls, underground supply line leaks, faulty pressure-reducing valves, or irrigation systems that are overrunning or leaking.
Yes, you aren’t alone in the fight for lower bills. A plumber can check fixtures, toilets, water pressure, and supply lines to identify where water is being wasted. Once the source is found, the issue can then be repaired, allowing usage to return to normal rather than continuing to climb.
Got a Mysteriously High Water Bill from the City of Toronto?
Watermark Plumbing and Drains is here to crack the case. Contact us today to discuss solutions and receive a free, no-obligation quote!
