Find and fix household leaks

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. Common household leaks include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, irrigation systems, and leaking pipes, including a home’s main water service line.

Manage household leaks

Household leaks waste more than a trillion gallons of water every year.

Not sure if you have a hidden leak? Our water efficiency experts can help.

  • Identify potential leak locations inside and outside your home.
  • Check for signs of hidden leaks using water meter analysis.
  • Assess the efficiency of your appliances and fixtures.
  • Provide individualized recommendations to help you save water and lower your bill.

Schedule your free leak assessment today button

Is your home wasting water? Find and fix leaks today.

  • Toilets
  • Dripping faucets
  • Irrigation systems and more

Track your water use, detect leaks early, and spot high water use trends before they impact your bill using the My Western Water Portal.

Here are the benefits

  • Track your water use in near real-time, right from your phone, tablet or computer
  • Compare our water usage history over months or years
  • Set out-of-town alerts and detect potential leaks while you're away
  • Monitor and manage multiple meters all in one account

Take control of your water usage with My Western Water Portal.

Free leak detection support

Through a free water efficiency assessment, our water efficiency experts will assess your water usage, evaluate the efficiency of your fixtures and appliances, and provide personalized recommendations to help reduce water waste.

Take advantage of this free service and start saving water today. Learn more and schedule your water efficiency assessments now.

Making repairs

Western Water has several video resources to support you if you're repairing a household leak.

Quick repair and detection tips

  • Look up the model and serial numbers before heading to your local hardware store to replace the defective item.
  • Turn off the water to your home when working on indoor plumbing.
  • If you need help turning off the water to your home, contact Western Water's Customer Service team.

Watch our how-to video series

Questions?

If you would like Western Water to help you locate outdoor leaks:

  1. Schedule a free water efficiency assessment.
  2. Contact a Western Water efficiency specialist via email or call 951.571.7104.

If you would like professional assistance to repair your plumbing or irrigation leak, you can try the following resources:

  • Licensed plumbers: CSLB.ca.gov (Click Find My Licensed Contractor)
  • Irrigation specialists: CLCA.org (Click Consumer Resources, then click Find My Contractor)