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How to detect a leak

Your water meter is a good place to start to perform a basic leak test.

Step 1

Turn off all taps

Make sure all taps and water using appliances are turned off.

Step 2

Find your water meter

Find your water meter which is usually in your front garden close to the verge. If you are unable to locate your meter please contact Aqwest on 9780 9500 for assistance.

Step 3

Enter the numbers

Enter the 3 red numbers on your meter in the tool below.

Step 4

Wait 15 minutes and enter numbers again

If there is a leak the water meter will move. Enter the 3 red numbers on your meter in the tool below.

Step 5

Calculate

Click calculate now. If you have a leak, the tool will tell you how much water is being wasted.

Enter the red numbers shown on the top of your meter.
Enter the red numbers shown on the top of your meter after 15 minutes.

Based on the meter readings provided, there was 0 Litres used in 15 minutes which means you could be losing 0L per hour and 0KL per day.
To avoid further water loss please contact a plumber immediately. Further information is provided below.

It is estimated you could be paying an extra per day.

Please note this calculation is based on Aqwest’s highest tariff of $3.58 and should only be used as a guide.

Please refer to the residential consumption table below for a summary of Aqwest's charges.

SizeCharge
0 to 150kL$1.09
151kL to 350kL$2.02
351kL to 500kL$2.89
over 500kL$3.58

Have you experienced a leak?

Each year some homeowners and businesses are shocked to receive a large water bill resulting from water leaks in their household pipes.

Aqwest offers assistance to customers who have an unexpected high bill as a result of a genuine hidden water leak or where water is lost in circumstances beyond a customer’s reasonable care and control.

Please refer to the Water Leaks page for more information on our Leak Allowance and Leak Assist Rebate programs. 

Water Leaks