It pays to fix leaks
Water leaks can waste 10 to 15 gallons an hour causing your water bill to go up by $30 or more every month.
To protect this precious resource and assist residents, the City of Westminster provides tips, free technical assistance and a process to adjust your bill once the leak is repaired.
Step 1: Determine if you have a leak
Did you receive a Leak Alert postcard? The city periodically sends these postcards to residents that use water for 24 hours straight. Using water 24 hours straight indicates that there may be a leak, but it can be caused by other water uses like a fish aquarium. Did you receive a postcard and don't have anything that would use water 24 hours straight? You probably have a leak.
If your bill was higher than you expected and you think you may have a leak, you can check to see if you have continuous water use by contacting our Utility Billing team at ub@cityofwestminster.us or by phone at 303-658-2405.
Step 2: Find and Fix the Leak
Leaks can be anywhere, but in our experience, the most common source of unknown leaks are toilets and sprinkler systems. Both are sneaky because they can leak without any clear signs. Check out the tips below to find and fix common household leaks. Or use this printable leak detection checklist.