Information About Toilets

Toilets are the most common source of leaks and high water bills.

How You Can Discover If Your Toilet Leaks:

1. Lift the lid from your toilet tank.
2. Place three or four drops of ordinary food coloring inside the toilet tank (do not use dye; it can stain the tank).
3. Do not flush or otherwise disturb the toilet for one to two hours or longer.
4. At the end of the waiting period, observe the toilet bowl. If the color you placed into the tank shows up in the bowl, you have a leak.

How Do You Fix A Leaking Toilet?

Most frequently, leaks in toilets are caused by a defective flush valve. A flush valve is a flap or ball plunger device that is supposed to act as a stopper in the bottom of your toilet tank. After several years and many flushings, the stopper can be knocked out of shape or simply worn out.
To repair the toilet and save water, see your hardware dealer or plumber and obtain an inexpensive and easy to install replacement valve or complete replacement kit.

Toilet Rebates & More!

Cooper City participates in the Broward County water partnership to help residents conserve water, and you could even qualify for a rebate to replace your old, high-flow toilet.
Visit Conservation Pays for more information.