Water Supply in Everyday Life
You can check water leaks !
Although a leak may start out with just some dripping it will worsen day by day.This means not only a waste of our valuable water resources, but also higher water bills for you. Please be sure to find and fix all leaks as quickly as possible.
How can I find and prevent water leaks?
If the pilot in the water meter is turning round even when water is not in use, there may be a leak. Please check the following points for leaks and immediately repair them.
| Checkpoints | How to find water leaks | How to prevent water leaks |
|---|---|---|
| Faucet | Water starts to leak with a slow drip. | When the tap becomes hard to turn off, do not use force. Please repair in timely manner. |
| Flush toilet | Water is running when toilet is not being flushed. | Please get in the habit of checking before use. |
| Water receiving tank | The motor of the pump is moving even when the water is not being used. | Check the leaks from pipes ahead of the tank. |
| Water is overflowing from a tank. | Install an alarm. | |
| Walls containing water pipes | The wall around pipes is wet. | Check the outside walls of your residence from time to time. |
| Ground surface around buried pipes | The ground is wet near buried pipes. | Do not place items on the ground over buried pipes so that you can easily spot water leaks at all times. |
| Drainage box | Clean water is always flowing. | Frequently remove the lid, and check. |
Leaks From Flash Toilets
Structure
*When the water doesn't stop running, close the stop valve with a screwdriver etc. as an emergency measure.
Detect the reasons for leaks!
