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    Jul 19, 2010, 09:33 AM
    Faulty water meterswater meter reads to high can tumblers move ahead in error
    This bill I have $318.60 & 33 units sh be 7 or8 >there is no possible way 20,000 additional water went through my meter.Its a Badger electronically read they sy it could not jump ahead Help I have no Leaks or water left running Neek 5
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    Jul 19, 2010, 10:38 AM

    Hi Neek...

    Have you or anyone else done a LEAK TEST at the toilets? If not, take some food coloring and drip about 10-20 drops inside the TOILET TANK ONLY. Let that sit for a couple hours and then check to see if there is any dye coloring in the TOILET BOWL. If any color in the bowl you have most likely found the leak. These leaks, however small, can add up to real money quickly!

    Try the dye test for all your toilets and report back with your results... OK?

    Mark

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