Remember, it’s (NO WATER) going to happen when it’s least convenient. You’re getting ready for the day or just coming home after a long day and can’t wait to relax. Even on weekends and holidays, WelGard® responds to Members without water.
No water = No fun…. But WelGard® is to the rescue!
When panic hits in a sudden out-of-water “moment”, we ask a few questions to try to get the water back on immediately, and without waiting for a service call.
For the last 2 months, we covered (1) resetting the circuit breaker and (2) evaluating water treatment equipment as a source of the problem. (Email us if you need a refresher)
This month, we ask question #3 which is “Do you have any (even small) leaks draining the system?” to see if we can eliminate another frequent cause of a sudden water crisis or pressure loss.
Yes, even small leaks can drain a lower yield well. So, we may ask you to check all water outlets, such as hose bibs and toilets for leaks. And toilets are “sneaky”, meaning that you may not even hear them leaking; after all, it is slow and leaks into the toilet bowl and down the drain, sometimes undetectably. One or two leaking toilets can use up to 2,800 gallons per day, that would otherwise be available for your family’s use.
We recommend that if the available water seems less than normal, you should also check for leaks throughout the house. Then visually check all toilets, and if questionable, put a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank; and without flushing, see if the water in the bowl changes colors. If the water changes colors based on the dye in the tank, it means that the flapper in the tank isn’t sealed, and water is being used of which you likely not aware.
You can complete another test for leaks when you’re certain you aren’t using any water in the house – check the pressure gauge at the bottom of the Pressure Tank to see if the system “holds pressure” at a steady psi, usually between 30 and 60 on the pressure gauge. If the gauge reading lowers over 5-15 minutes, that means that water is being used somewhere, and the system is showing changes in water pressure (which is normal when water is in use).
These tips can get you “back in water” without waiting for a service team. And these practices can become part of your normal maintenance routine, helping to avoid wasting water, which is a critical and limited nature resource.
Always, call WelGard® for more tips and tricks and always call us if you need our help to keep the water flowing. “WelGard® Takes the Worry Out of Owning YOUR Well”!