Find leaks fast.
Chase drips before they chase dollars.
1/3 What changed?
2/3 Quick checks
3/3 Your next steps
What changed?
Quick checks
Start with the fastest, highest-odds checks.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the tank.
- Wait 10 minutes without flushing.
- Color in the bowl = leaking flapper.
- Dry the sink and watch for steady drips.
- Check under the cabinet for moisture.
- Tighten aerators or replace washers.
- Turn the shower off fully.
- Watch for a steady drip.
- Re-seat or replace the cartridge.
- Run one zone for 2–3 minutes.
- Look for pooling or misting heads.
- Adjust heads or repair cracked lines.
Your next steps
A drip per second can waste 3,000+ gallons/year. [1]
Household leaks can waste thousands of gallons/year. [2]
If you rent: take a photo/video and notify your landlord or property manager.