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Help! Massive Water Bill Mystery in My 3-Unit Building

Mario Morales
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This morning I tried to get to the bottom of my insane water bill.

  • Shut off the main water supply to my 3-unit building.

  • Checked the meter — it stayed completely still.

  • Turned the water back on — meter started moving right away, so it’s working fine.

Here’s the history: my water bill used to be about $475/month. Then it suddenly jumped to $700. I called the city, and they came out and installed a brand-new meter. After that, it went down slightly to $500… but now my latest bill is a whopping $1,500.

From my test this morning, it seems there’s no leak between the street and the building — the extra usage is happening inside. One unit has 1 tenant (rarely home), the second has 4 tenants, and the third has 5 — but the total usage is way above normal.

Has anyone dealt with something like this? How did you figure out which unit or appliance was causing the spike?

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David Peschio
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David Peschio
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Check all toilet flappers - Those can cause a tremendous amount of water usage if not sealed properly.

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