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Why Is My Water Bill So High?
A water bill rises for one of three reasons: the household used more water, a fixture is wasting water, or a hidden leak is losing water. This guide from Leak Detection Bensalem helps Bensalem homeowners rule out each cause and confirm whether a leak is to blame.
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━ COMMON CAUSES
Common Causes of a High Water Bill
Most sudden increases in a water bill trace back to a short list of causes. Check the causes below before assuming the worst.
- Running Toilets: A worn flapper lets water flow into the bowl nonstop, day and night.
- Dripping Faucets and Showerheads: Small drips add up over a full billing period.
- Irrigation Problems: A broken sprinkler head or leaking zone valve wastes water every time the system runs, and irrigation leak detection locates these leaks.
- Seasonal Water Use: Filling a pool, watering a garden, and hosting guests raise water use in certain months.
- Hidden Pipe Leaks: Leaks under the slab, inside walls, or along the service line lose water constantly.
- Estimated Readings: An estimated reading followed by an actual reading can make one bill look unusually high.
Compare the current bill with the same month last year to separate seasonal use from a real change.
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━ BILL OR LEAK?
How to Tell if a Leak Is Raising Your Bill
A leak and higher water use leave different clues. These four checks separate the two.
Compare Billing Periods
Compare the current bill with the previous bill and with the same period last year. A steady rise across several bills points to a growing leak.
Check the Meter Reading
Compare the reading on the meter with the reading printed on the bill. A large difference points to an estimated bill rather than a leak.
Listen for Running Water
Listen near toilets, walls, and floors when the home is quiet. Running water with every fixture off points to a leak.
Look for Physical Signs
Look for stains, damp spots, warm floors, and soggy areas in the yard, which show where a leak may be.
━ WHAT TO DO
What to Do About a High Water Bill
Work through these steps in order to find the cause and stop paying for wasted water.
01
Review the Bill
Check the billing dates, the meter readings, and whether the bill used an estimated reading.
02
Check Toilets and Fixtures
Dye-test each toilet tank and check faucets, showerheads, and outdoor spigots for drips.
03
Run a Water Meter Test
Turn off all water use and watch the meter for one to two hours to confirm hidden water loss.
04
Ask the Utility to Check the Reading
Ask Aqua Pennsylvania to confirm the meter reading and explain the billing period if the numbers look wrong.
05
Schedule Leak Detection
Book professional leak detection when the meter moves with every fixture off, so the hidden leak can be located and repaired.
━ HIDDEN LEAK SOURCES
Hidden Leaks That Raise Water Bills
These four types of hidden leaks raise water bills without leaving an obvious puddle.
Slab Leaks
Pipes under a concrete floor leak into the soil below the home, and slab leak detection pinpoints them without breaking up the whole floor.
Service Line Leaks
The buried pipe between the curb and the house leaks into the yard, and underground leak detection traces it.
Leaks Inside Walls
Supply pipes inside walls leak into the wall cavity and often go unnoticed until paint or drywall shows damage.
Irrigation Leaks
Buried sprinkler lines and zone valves leak into the lawn and waste water every time the system runs.
Why a High Water Bill Deserves Fast Action
A hidden leak charges the homeowner for every gallon it loses, bill after bill, until the leak is repaired. The same water also soaks building materials or soil and can cause damage that costs more than the water itself.
A water meter test answers the first question with very little effort. Our water meter leak test guide explains each step.
━ Common Issues
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover common questions about high water bills in Bensalem.
Still Have Questions?
Can a small leak make a big difference on my bill?
Yes. A leak runs day and night without stopping, so even a slow drip adds up over a full billing period, and a larger pipe leak raises the bill quickly.
Why is my water bill high when I see no leaks?
Most leaks that raise a water bill are hidden inside walls, under floors, or underground, and a running toilet is often silent. A water meter test confirms whether water is escaping out of sight.
Who do I contact if I think my water meter reading is wrong?
Contact Aqua Pennsylvania, the water utility for most of Bensalem Township, to request a meter check or a review of the reading.
Can an irrigation system cause a high water bill?
Yes. A broken sprinkler head, a cracked line, or a stuck zone valve wastes water every time the system runs, and a stuck valve can leak even when the system is off.
Will fixing the leak lower my next bill?
Yes. Repairing the leak stops the water loss, so the first full billing period after the repair reflects normal household use.
NEED PROFESSIONAL LEAK DETECTION?
Find the Leak Behind Your High Water Bill
A high bill with no clear cause usually means water is escaping out of sight. Leak Detection Bensalem locates the hidden leak so you stop paying for water you never used. Call (877) 540-5737, Monday to Sunday from 8 AM to 8 PM, or book online to request your inspection.