Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario says local residents can save money and preserve resources by following handy checklist
Toronto, ON (Grassroots Newswire) April 22, 2009 — Pesky water leaks don’t always make themselves known through audible drips or visible puddles. In fact, the most troublesome leaks can often go undetected and cause homes or businesses to waste thousands of gallons of water as a result. Identifying water leaks, however, does not require sophisticated tools or machinery. With the help of some tips provided by Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario, anyone can detect a leak before the matter gets out of hand.
“With local residents working on curtailing costs and environmental resources, fixing water leaks should be considered a priority for the community,” said Paul Gavel, owner of Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario. He goes on to put things in perspective by noting that a leak the size of a pinhead can waste 360,000 gallon of water a year - an amount enough to fill 12,000 bathtubs to the overflow mark.
According to Gavel, members of the local community should be constantly vigilant of the water use in their homes. He says the following steps should be taken regularly to accurately monitor for possible water leaks:
- Check for changes to the water meter when there is no water being used - mark the indicator on the meter; don’t use any water for an hour; then check the meter. If the indicator moved, a leak may be present.
- Compare water bills from month to month to see if the bill escalates over a period of weeks or months.
- Inspect walls or floors for wet, spongy, moist or discolored areas.
- Examine building foundation for cracks, uneven growth of vegetation or earth shifts.
- Conduct a “Bucket Test” to check pools and spas for water loss. A loss of one-eighth inch or more of water in 24 hours is suspicious.
- Monitor the pool’s automatic filler; if it is continually releasing water, there may be a leak.
“If members of the local community notice any of the above symptoms occurring at their home or business, they should contact a professional immediately,” said Gavel. “Left unaddressed, water leaks can cause costly damage to a building’s structure that may require labor-extensive repairs.”
Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario specializes in the accurate, non-destructive detection of hidden water, sewer and other leaks. Using proprietary equipment and methods, leaks are located without destroying walls or digging holes, thereby avoiding unnecessary property and other damage.
For detailed directions on the Meter Test and Bucket Test, please visit www.canadianleakdetection.com. For more information about Canadian Leak Detection serving Toronto, Northern & Eastern Ontario, please contact Genaro Hernandez at 416-630-1717.