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The Suffolk County Water Authority offers two ways to help you conserve water and lower your bill. You can request an in-person consultation with an expert, or complete our automated home checkup right now.
Look for the Statement Date at the top right, and the Consumption Details section to find your usage amount.
Check any items you already have so we don't recommend them to you later.
Your usage is significantly higher than your home's expected baseline.
You could simply be using more water than average (and we will address that in your Action Plan next), but before we look at habits, we need to rule out a hidden leak.
We'll check if water is flowing when everything is turned off.
We'll check the #1 culprit of silent indoor leaks.
We'll do a visual inspection of your outdoor and mechanical systems.
The easiest way to confirm an active leak is by checking your water meter. Ensure no water is currently being used inside or outside your home (no washing machines, sprinklers, or running taps).
Locate your water meter (usually in the basement) and look at the dial. Do you see the low-flow indicator (a small red triangle or star) spinning, or do the numbers continue to increase?
Whether your meter is spinning constantly, or only catching intermittent usage, toilet flappers are the #1 cause of hidden water waste.
Take a quick walk around your property to visually inspect these other common leak sources:
A slow drip (just 1 drop per second) can waste over 3,000 gallons a year. Check all sinks and tubs.
Check the side of your water heater. The Temperature & Pressure (T&P) valve can fail and dump water directly into a floor drain silently.
Check the green plastic boxes in your yard. Pooling water or excessive mud inside indicates a cracked valve or failing seal.
Since you have a pool, check the auto-fill float. If it gets stuck, it will constantly add water while it drains out the overflow.
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Based on your household habits, taking the following actions will lower your bill:
