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 Fowler Water Department
Dennis Stinson serves as superintendent of waste water treatment facilities. The
essential functions of his are of responsibility are: operation of the water plant;
overseeing the construction and maintenance of the water system, conducting meter
readings, assists in maintaining street surface, along with drainage and cleanliness. Do you know that a small leak in your household plumbing is costing you money? A
continuous leak at � gallon per minute will add up to 360 gallons per day, and 10,800
gallons per month. The most common problem found in household plumbing is leaking
toilets. These leaks occur in most cases without any notice, and can waste thousands
of gallons of water. A malfunctioning toilet at times is not noticeable because the water
is simply going down the drain and never seen. Here are some suggestions that could
help you in finding a problem.If you see water continuously entering the toilet bowl, this indicates that the ball
flapper is not closing properly. To test the ball flapper carefully remove the lid
from the toilet tank and mark the water level in each of your toilets with a pencil.
Then shut off the water supply to the toilet(s). If the water level remains on the
mark for ten minutes, the ball flapper is not leaking. If the water drops below the
mark you made, the ball flapper is leaking and should be repaired or replaced.
Another easy test is to pour some food coloring in the toilet tank and walk away.
Return one hour later and check the toilet bowl. If you discover food coloring in
the bowl, the ball flapper is leaking and should be repaired or replaced.If you hear your toilet tank filling between flushes, this can also be a problem
with the ball flapper or the float valve is out of adjustment and allowing the water
to enter the overflow pipe. The water level in the toilet tank should be about 1
inch below the top of the overflow pipe. If the water level in the toilet tank is at
the top of the overflow tube, that is where a leak may be occurring, and the float
that controls the water level in the tank should be adjusted so the water level is 1
inch below the top of the overflow pipe. If you can hear a continuous flow of water in your bathroom, (this is sometimes
easier to do at night when everything is quiet) might indicate a faulty float valve.
In some cases the float valve itself will not close properly and allows the water to
enter the overflow pipe and down the drain. If you find a problem in your
household plumbing quick repairs could save you additional costs in water. Most
repairs can be done by an experience do-it-yourselfer. If you are not sure you
can handle the job call a plumber. Water leaks are costly!
Fowler Town Hall • 307 E. 5th St. • Fowler, IN 47944 • (765)884.0570 • Fax :(765)884.8211
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