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There could be a hidden problem in your home adding hundreds, even thousands of dollars to your water bill: a leaky toilet. News4 is Working 4 you with info on a free test you can do now to avoid ...

What’s the culprit: A worn or misaligned flapper can let water leak from the tank into the bowl, causing constant running and higher utility bills. Why it happens: Flappers degrade over time due to ...

Toilet flappers (the valve seal in the toilet tank) can become old and worn-out. When this happens, water can seep through from the toilet tank into the toilet bowl.

Nicole Hines of Germantown, Maryland, received a nearly $1,800 bill for three months of water from WSSC. She believed a toilet leak was to blame.(Courtesy Nicole Hines) For Nicole Hines of Germantown, ...

Plumbing and conservation experts are urging homeowners to address common toilet issues that can waste up to 200 gallons of water per day. Simple checks, like using food coloring to detect leaks or ...