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Water Wise In The Pines
Water Wise in the Pines is a Demand Management Program launched by Arizona Water Company for the Munds Park community.
The water service line is the pipe running directly from the water meter to your home. It’s important to note that the service line is the homeowner’s responsibility. Arizona Water Company created a helpful tutorial to instruct you on checking service lines for leaks. youtu.be/qR0RgZGHWZo ![]()
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Service line leaks can be hard to spot, since this line often runs underneath concrete driveways, or a leak can be pointing down instead of pointing up, where water can bubble to the surface. If you suspect that you have a service line leak, you can contact your local Arizona Water Company office for a second opinion. Usually, our staff can perform a water audit on your property to locate a difficult leak.
Arizona Water Company Service Lines
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If you have not identified any leaks in your pool or irrigation sys...
Another type of leak that can happen in your home is a water softener or reverse osmosis system leak. This type of leak cannot be seen because the extra water is routed to the wastewater system.![]()
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Check the manual for instructions on how to turn off the bypass valves. Turning the valves 90 degrees will not shut off water to your home, but simply stop the treatment of the water. From here, contact the manufacturer for advice on repairs.![]()
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To check for a reverse osmosis system leak, turn off the water supply to the system. If the water meter stops running, you have a leak in your RO system. An efficient RO system should only use about 2-3 gallons of water to make 1 gallon of treated water. If the system is not properly maintained, this number can increase to 15 gallons per 1 gallon of treated water. Make sure to regularly service the system and replace parts as recommended by the manufacturer.![]()
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Watch the video on how to follow these steps with Arizona Water Company:
Water Softeners & Reverse Osmosis Systems
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Another type of leak that can happen in your home is a water soften...
A common indoor leak is a toilet leak. #watertips![]()
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To check for a toilet leak:![]()
1. Remove the lid from the toilet tank and check that the water level is properly set. Make sure there is ½ inch to 1 inch of clearance from the top of the overflow tube. If the water level is too high, it will continuously overflow into the overflow valve, wasting water. You can adjust the water level by adjusting the knob or rod next to the overflow valve. ![]()
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2. Another way your toilet can leak is if the flapper is not closing properly. To check this, you can place a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank and wait five minutes. If the dye color has seeped into the toilet bowl, then you have a toilet flapper leak. Old toilet flappers can be easily replaced by taking them to a hardware store and purchasing a new flapper. Make sure that your new flapper fits your toilet brand. ![]()
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If you feel like your toilet is not efficient, Arizona Water Company offers a toilet rebate program to its customers to install a new water-efficient toilet in their home.
Finding and fixing leaks is a great way to save water and money. Use the Smart Home Water Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to discover typical leaks and reduce water use in your home.
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How To Use This Guide STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS This guide takes you step-by-step on how to discover typical leaks and reduce water use in your home. WHERE TO START? An unexpected high water bill is o...
Head inside your home and check for any dripping faucets or showerheads. If you locate one, turn off the water to that appliance first before unscrewing the handle and removing the cartridge.![]()
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For sinks, there is a knob underneath the sink that can be turned clockwise to turn off the water supply. You can take these items to a hardware store to have them replaced. ![]()
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Learn more with Arizona Water Company's indoor leak detection video.
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Head inside your home and check for any dripping faucets or showerh...
