Leak Detection in Boynton Beach: what to know
Homes inside Boynton Beach city limits get water from Boynton Beach Utilities, while some communities outside the city are served by Palm Beach County Water Utilities. A leak on the street side of the meter is the utility's responsibility, which is why the first step is a meter test with everything in the house turned off.
East Boynton, between Federal Highway and the Intracoastal, has older homes where galvanized pipe and aging copper leak inside walls and crawl spaces. West of I-95, in communities built from the 1970s on, the usual culprit is copper under the slab. Knowing which part of Boynton the house is in gives the plumber a head start.
For warning signs and how the work is done, see our leak detection guide, or see all plumbing help in Boynton Beach.
Before the plumber arrives
- Check your bill to see whether Boynton Beach Utilities or Palm Beach County serves your address.
- Turn off the irrigation and pool auto-fill before checking the meter.
- If you live in a condo or villa, tell your association before work starts.
Leak Detection FAQs: Boynton Beach
Who repairs a leak before my meter in Boynton Beach?
Usually the water utility for your address, Boynton Beach Utilities or Palm Beach County Water Utilities. Anything on the house side of the meter is the owner's to repair.
Are leaks different in east and west Boynton?
Often. Older eastern homes are more likely to have galvanized or aging copper leaking in walls, while western communities mostly see copper leaks under the slab.