Guide · 4 steps · ~2 min read
Leak adjustment & disputes.
Evidence packet first — then the phone call.
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Step 1
Assemble proof of abnormal use + fix
Before/after meter reads, dye-test notes, plumber invoice or flapper receipt, and bill PDFs.
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Step 2
Read the utility’s adjustment policy
Many require proof the leak was repaired and was hidden. Policies vary — follow theirs, not a blog’s.
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Step 3
Ask for the right desk
Customer service → leak adjustment / high-bill review. Stay factual: dates, gallons, repairs.
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Step 4
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Units per day — not dollars — when the total lies.