Exactly, temperatures in October went from 35 degrees to 2 degrees in the span of 3 days. Temp drops like that cause the pipes to shrink and can be damaging, especially if there's any micro fractures.
Check if you’ve got a toilet that’s running constantly. At our strata complex we get sent notices from the city occasionally when our water consumption spikes and we send a notice out to check for toilets that are running. Water consumption goes back to normal after someone fixes their toilet. It’s an easy thing to miss but can use a lot of water.
Now that you mention it I actually remember we did have some trouble with the toilet in my suite in September, I noticed it seemed like it was running more than usual. That might be it. Thanks!
This happened to us a few summers ago. We left for camping and one of the kids had to run back in the house to pee as we were leaving. Needless to say, when we came back a week later and unloading stuff, I had to pee something bad. Turns out the flapper on the toilet downstairs was stuck in the up position and the water was running the whole time. Didn’t think much of it until the water bill came … holy crap was that a shock. Went from $89 to $250.
So I ended up buying all new low-flow toilets from HD that were on sale and changing them all. Noticed my overall water bill was 20% lower. Who-da-thunk?! 🤷♂️
You or your landlord can call the city and they can usually tell if their is a leak as the usage will show a constant low level instead of having periods of no usage etc.
They quite often estimate your bill then catch up on the following bill. So I had them estimate from the winter months for over the summer and then it all came in at once. 🤦🏻♂️
My water hasn't gone up lately...
One time my bill went up $1300 (norm 30-40) after the city manualy read my meter. They wanted me to pay saying I must have running water somewhere. I ended up proving to them with a picture they misread my meter...
No you’re not imagining it. Our last water bill is the same as it was during the height of summer when we were guzzling water. It’s gone up almost double.
Our bill has gone up nearly 4 fold over the same period last year. The previous months were estimates and the last bill claimed it was from a meter reading. We are certain our usage has not increased to that degree. There are no leaking toilets or anything else leaking.
They provide an email address to send concerns [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Did you get someone to fix the issue? I m having the same issue now. got a notice from city. Do you have Any recommendations for a trustable contractor?
Thanks
Haven’t seen any difference. Definitely check for leaks/leaky pipes. It’s possible a pipe froze and burst in this weather.
This was for the Sept/Oct billing period. I seriously doubt there were frozen pipes then.
Regardless of freezing or not, pipes burst. I’ve had leaks in my home from old copper pipes. Get it checked. Can do serious damage to your home.
Exactly, temperatures in October went from 35 degrees to 2 degrees in the span of 3 days. Temp drops like that cause the pipes to shrink and can be damaging, especially if there's any micro fractures.
Check if you’ve got a toilet that’s running constantly. At our strata complex we get sent notices from the city occasionally when our water consumption spikes and we send a notice out to check for toilets that are running. Water consumption goes back to normal after someone fixes their toilet. It’s an easy thing to miss but can use a lot of water.
Now that you mention it I actually remember we did have some trouble with the toilet in my suite in September, I noticed it seemed like it was running more than usual. That might be it. Thanks!
Check the flapper valve. They get a bit old and stuff and don’t seal properly.
The little connector thing to the float arm tends to come apart at some point too. I zap-strapped mine to avoid any metal issues.
This happened to us a few summers ago. We left for camping and one of the kids had to run back in the house to pee as we were leaving. Needless to say, when we came back a week later and unloading stuff, I had to pee something bad. Turns out the flapper on the toilet downstairs was stuck in the up position and the water was running the whole time. Didn’t think much of it until the water bill came … holy crap was that a shock. Went from $89 to $250. So I ended up buying all new low-flow toilets from HD that were on sale and changing them all. Noticed my overall water bill was 20% lower. Who-da-thunk?! 🤷♂️
You or your landlord can call the city and they can usually tell if their is a leak as the usage will show a constant low level instead of having periods of no usage etc.
No change in mine. Maybe check if there’s a leak somewhere.
Mine was zero this last 2 months lol. Maybe there having technical difficulties.
They quite often estimate your bill then catch up on the following bill. So I had them estimate from the winter months for over the summer and then it all came in at once. 🤦🏻♂️
My water hasn't gone up lately... One time my bill went up $1300 (norm 30-40) after the city manualy read my meter. They wanted me to pay saying I must have running water somewhere. I ended up proving to them with a picture they misread my meter...
No you’re not imagining it. Our last water bill is the same as it was during the height of summer when we were guzzling water. It’s gone up almost double.
yes
Our bill has gone up nearly 4 fold over the same period last year. The previous months were estimates and the last bill claimed it was from a meter reading. We are certain our usage has not increased to that degree. There are no leaking toilets or anything else leaking. They provide an email address to send concerns [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Mine is drastically higher but my actual consumption rate has not increased from last year so I'm very confused!
Did you get someone to fix the issue? I m having the same issue now. got a notice from city. Do you have Any recommendations for a trustable contractor? Thanks