Homeowner guidance
Leak detection resources
Start with the problem you can observe. Use the essential resources for first checks and service information, or choose a homeowner guide for a specific question.
Foundational pages
Essential resources
Start here for symptom checks, meter readings, detection methods, costs, and local service information.
Signs of a hidden water leakCompare symptoms and common lookalikes.Open resource Water meter leak testCheck for metered flow during a controlled no-use period.Open resource Leak detection costSee what affects a diagnostic visit’s scope and price.Open resource Leak detection methodsUnderstand what each diagnostic method can establish.Open resource Frequently asked questionsQuick answers about the service and next steps.Open resource Mira Mesa local guideFind City water-system and local responsibility context.Open resource Areas we serveCheck primary and nearby service-area coverage.Open resource
Problem-solving articles
Homeowner guides
Choose the situation that matches what you see or the decision you need to make next.
Why is my San Diego water bill so high?Check usage, billing, fixtures, and irrigation before assuming a hidden leak.Read guide Wet yard with no rainCompare irrigation clues with a buried water-line concern.Read guide What caused a ceiling water stain?Compare plumbing, roof, and AC moisture clues.Read guide What happens after leak detection?Understand findings, repair decisions, and next steps.Read guide Prepare for a leak detection appointmentGather the observations that make an appointment useful.Read guide Insurance, leak detection and water damageUnderstand documentation and questions to ask your insurer.Read guide Low pressure plus a high billCheck what this combination can and cannot indicate.Read guide Water in the meter boxSort out City-side and property-side next steps.Read guide Before opening a wall or floorReview evidence before planning an opening.Read guide How much water can a hidden leak waste?Estimate water loss from a measured leak rate.Read guide