It can be stressful when you suspect a water leak in your home and you can’t figure out where it’s coming from. However, there are certain things you can take to help you find the source.  The most common indicators of a water leak are an unusually high water bill or unusual readings on your water meter. Along with that, checking your lawn for green patches and inspecting your indoor plumbing will help you find a specific source if you

Every time your sink drains, the drain trap or sink trap will hold a little bit of that water. This retained water serves an important purpose for your plumbing system. As the water sits at the bottom of a curved portion of the pipe (aka the sink trap), it helps to prevent sewer gases from entering your home through the drain. Because this pipe is curved, more items than just water can get stuck inside it, which can cause clogs.

Have you ever looked at the back of your bathroom sink and noticed the little hole underneath the faucet or somewhere along the perimeter? This hole is called the overflow hole. It helps to keep your bathroom sink from flooding, but it is easy to forget about this little hole, causing it to get dirty and mucky. If you take a close look, you will probably be able to see gunk inside. To ensure you can rely on your overflow