DripSplashDrip
Member
This past summer I was billed for an extremely high amount of water. The city installed a new water meter and it still showed unusually high water consumption. As a result, I have checked for leaks everywhere and cannot find one.
The water consumed over one week can be twice the amount as another week even though there has been no change in household activities. Yet, when the house is unoccupied the usage is zero according to the water meter.
I read the post https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/odd-water-meter-issue.78964/ and I am wondering if a double check valve could solve my problem.
If I were to install a double check valve at the house, should I remove the pressure reducer or do I still need it?
Also, I don't have a backflow preventer for the irrigation system (it's not required here) would that help as well?
The water consumed over one week can be twice the amount as another week even though there has been no change in household activities. Yet, when the house is unoccupied the usage is zero according to the water meter.
I read the post https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/odd-water-meter-issue.78964/ and I am wondering if a double check valve could solve my problem.
If I were to install a double check valve at the house, should I remove the pressure reducer or do I still need it?
Also, I don't have a backflow preventer for the irrigation system (it's not required here) would that help as well?