High Water Bill in Sachse TX?

November 14, 2008

If your water bill is unusually high, you may have a leak. The most common cause of all water leaks and high water bills in residential homes are caused by leaking toilets. Toilet leaks are typically a result of worn internal tank parts. It is important to have toilet leaks repaired immediately and stop the expensive water bill from hitting you every month. A leaking toilet can waste thousands of gallons each month.

Dripping faucets can also cause high water bills. Faucets should be repaired or replaced as soon as possible. When checking all of your faucets for leaks, don’t forget to check your outside faucets too.

Another potential reason for high water bills are leaks in the yard from the main water service or a sprinkler system. Check your yard for standing water, soggy ground and high grass spots.

If you have checked your home and yard and do not discover any signs of leaking water our licensed plumbers are trained and skilled in finding water leaks. Call Harvey West Plumbing at 972-509-0224 or contact us by email.

How much water does the average person use?

Customers tend to ask “how much water does the average person use each day”. The answer to this question requires a definition of the average person”. In general, per capiti water use ranges from about 40 to 80 gallons per day. The following chart shows estimates of personal water use:

Water Usage	Average Person gallons per day
Bathing	15 - 20
Sink	3 - 5
Toilet	5 - 15
Washing Machine	10 - 20
Washing Dishes	5 - 10
Cooking	1 - 2
Miscellaneous	1 - 2

Total	40 - 80

City Utilities Contact Phone Numbers If you have a sewer or water emergency call the Public Works Department of your city and they’ll help you determine if it might be the City’s responsibility or if you are in need of a licensed plumber. This would include such problems as sewer main breaks, emergency water shut offs, water meter leaks, and others.

Addison TX 972-450-2871 After hours, call 972-450-7156

Allen TX 214-509-4530

Carrollton TX 972-466-3120 After hours, call 972-466-3425.

Coppell TX 972-462-5150

Dallas TX 214-670-5111

Fairview TX 972-562-0522 ext 229 (leave a message and your call will be returned)

Farmers Branch TX 972-919-2600. After hours, call The Police Department at 972-484-3620

Frisco TX 972-292-5575 After hours, call 972-335-5505

Garland TX 972-205-3210

Highland Park TX 214-521-4161 After hours, call 214-521-5000

Lewisville TX 972-219-3510

Mesquite TX 972-216-6278