Smart home water guide.
Who to call for water leak on street.
If it is the leak is in your service line.
Leak in your main water line.
Street hydrant yard or meter.
The main water line refers to the line that runs underground from your water meter and into your house entry point.
You re checking to see if water is still running through the meter.
Although most leaks are not as dramatic as the one pictured the power water distribution maintenance office will want to get more information from you.
Found water running down the street.
Have you seen water waste in your area.
Call 311 for verification.
Water surfacing in the front yard.
Some signs of a water main leak in your front yard include wet spots or pools of water on the ground sinkholes rust or dirt in your water supply at home or even an unusually high water bill.
Typically the first sign of a leak is the sound of running water or a humming sound in the pipes.
If you are experiencing no water or a major water line emergency check to see if it has been reported on our water leak response map if the issue has not been reported immediately call 512 972 1000.
The earlier you catch a leak the more time you have to avoid.
Water leaks in the.
Can you send someone to repair it.
If no water is going through the meter the leak is somewhere else.
Avoiding even a small water main leak can lead to more costly damages in the future.
It is typically most evident at night when activity quiets down inside the house.
L eaking from under the street pavement.
Let us know if you spot a leak in the street or from a meter box so we can investigate.
See our cost guide and find out the cost of your water main break repair.
If you detect a leak shut off your water main and call a plumber as soon as possible.
Read the meter for a leak.
A leak will create a vibrating sound on your pipes and frequently be audible long before the leak is visible.
There is a leak in the street.
For smaller leaks such as trickling puddling or flows down the street submit a leak report form.
How to test for a main water line.
You may also notice a problem if your water bill is unusually high or utility readers may detect a leak while reading your meter.
Signs of a main water line leak.
Seen sprinklers on during the middle of the day.
Call 311 or 704 336 7600 if you notice water.
If you find yourself having to repair your water main you re making the right choice to deal with the issue right away.
The most telling signs of a leak in the main water line are.
The costs associated with your water main repair will depend on the location of your break and the ease of access.
Austin water is responsible for maintaining and repairing water mains throughout our.
Come across a broken sprinkler.