Find a Hidden Water Leak in Your Round Rock Home (Water Meter Test)
The water meter is the most reliable way to confirm a hidden leak. Round Rock uses tiered water pricing, so a leak that pushes monthly usage into a higher tier can cost significantly more per 1,000 gallons. And if a leak runs between November and February, it can raise your sewer rate for the rest of the year.
Water Meter Leak Test
How to run the Round Rock water meter test
- Turn off every water fixture and appliance, including the irrigation system.
- Locate your City of Round Rock water meter at the curb and read the current number.
- Wait at least 2 hours without using any water. Do not flush or run appliances.
- Read the meter again, enter both numbers above, and click Calculate.
Your Round Rock meter is typically at the curb near the street in a small concrete or plastic box. Most residential meters display gallons. If the sweep hand or digital display is moving with everything off, you already have confirmation of a leak before you finish the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read my Round Rock water meter?
Your meter is usually at the curb in a small concrete or plastic box near the street. Open the lid and read the numbers on the dial or digital display. Most Round Rock residential meters show gallons. If the sweep hand or indicator is moving with all fixtures off, you already have evidence of a leak.
Does a winter leak raise my Round Rock sewer bill?
Yes. Round Rock sets your residential sewer charge based on the average water consumption during November, December, January, and February. A leak running during that window inflates your winter average and raises your $3.21 per 1,000-gallon sewer charge for the following 12 months.
Why is my Round Rock water bill so high?
The most common causes are a running toilet, a dripping faucet on a hot water line, a slab leak, or an irrigation break. Run the meter test above with all fixtures off. If the reading moves, you have a confirmed pressurized leak and should call for detection.
Can a slab leak cause a high water bill?
Yes. A slab leak runs continuously under your foundation and can push usage into Tier 2 or higher on the Round Rock tiered schedule. At 8 to 40 gallons per hour, a slab leak can add hundreds of dollars per month to your bill before any floor damage becomes visible.