Of course there s only one way to know what you re dealing with for sure.
Find water leak in ground.
How to find an underground water leak.
Leaks and breaks can occur because of invasive roots shifting ground or freezing or corroding pipes.
While some leaks are totally silent for instance if water is traveling along a wall stud other leaks can sometimes be heard giving you a clue as to the leak s location.
So we ve discussed some of the major signs that could indicate an underground water leak.
As a homeowner you need to know when to call for help.
If you suspect that water may be leaking from a broken pipe or fitting somewhere underground the following simple test will let you know for sure.
Find your main water shut off valve.
It s usually located at the home s front.
The shut off valve is the operable part of the service line that comes off the ground.
Well the most common places leaks occur in the service line are.
Turn off your home s shut off valve.
In warmer areas the valve may be located on a pipe on the side of the house or in the ground near your water meter.
If you ve isolated the leak to your service line you now may be wondering where in the service line the leak is.
Near the shutoff valve.
The copper pipe from your shutoff valve goes into the ground and becomes pvc pipe.
Most common locations for service line leaks.
In cold regions look for the valve inside your house in places like the basement or garage.