By Sara Beth Williams–
Citrus Heights Water District is offering customers free dye tablets that can be used to help detect leaks in toilets.
The district announced on its Facebook page that dye tablets are available for its customesr to pick up for free at their office located on Sylvan Road.
Leaky toilets can waste hundreds of gallons a day, and can result in high increases in your water bill, the district said in a video shared along with the post. In the video, a plumber with Sheilds Plumbing shares how to use dye tablets to help detect a leak.
To check for a leak, carefully remove the toilet tank lid and drop two dye tablets into the tank. If there is a leak within, the water inside the toilet bowl will turn blue.
If a leak is detected, there are a couple of things to try before calling a plumber, according to the video. Adjust the float by twisting the top knob is one way to try and solve a leak, as well as checking to see if the flapper or gasket at the bottom of the tank needs to be replaced. The seals wear out over time and won’t seal properly. Anyone still having leaks in their toilet is encouraged to call a plumber or handyman who can help resolve the issue.
Watch the video here,
Citrus Heights Water District is located at 6230 Sylvan Rd. For more information or questions about toilet leaks or other leaks, visit the district’s website.
