Every Report Includes:
- Leak location & verification of repair
- Photographic documentation (before & after)
- Confirmation that no additional leaks are present
- Technician certification for official submission
- Bay Area Leak Adjustment Programs Alameda County – Alameda County Water District (ACWD)
- ● Leak adjustment program, “Fix a Leak Kit,” optional service line coverage
- ● Accepts LIHWAP benefits
Contra Costa County – Contra Costa Water District (CCWD)
- ● Adjustments available after leak verification
- ● Accepts LIHWAP benefits Marin County – Marin Water
- ● Billing adjustments for water loss due to leaks
- ● Proof of repair required within 48 hours of discovery
San Francisco County – SFPUC
- ● Leak allowance credits; proof of repairs required
- ● Accepts LIHWAP benefits
San Mateo County – North Coast County Water District
- ● Leak adjustment policy
- ● Must notify within 10 working days of high bill and repair within 10 days of discovery
Santa Clara County
- ● City of Santa Clara: Leak Credit (up to 50% rebate)
- ● City of Palo Alto: Water/Wastewater leak bill adjustments
- ● Santa Clara Valley Water District: Conservation + leak detection programs; accepts LIHWAP benefits
Solano County – Solano Irrigation District
● Leak billing adjustments for eligible property-side leaks
Sacramento & Surrounding Areas
City of Sacramento – Leak-Free Sacramento Program
- Free leak repairs + water-efficient upgrades for low-income, single-family homeowners in DAC areas
- Must meet SURA program criteria
- Covers: leak detection, repairs, fixture replacements, slab leaks, exterior leaks
- Leak Repair Rebates: reimbursement available for repairs that reduce water bills
Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD)
- Leak Investigation Program – free inspections to identify leak sources (call 916-972-7171)
- Leak Repair Rebates – up to $500 rebate for fixing home or yard leaks
- General Leak Adjustment Policies
- ● Deadlines – Report leaks quickly; some utilities allow as little as 10 days from discovery
- ● Proof of Repair – Provide plumber invoices or receipts for parts
- ● Limits – Adjustments may be allowed only once every 12–36 months
- ● Usage Thresholds – Leak must show significant excess usage compared to normal
- ● Type of Leak – Concealed leaks often qualify for higher adjustments than visible leaks
Why Choose The Leak Authority?
We make the process easy by giving you the proper documentation utilities require. With our certified leak reports, you’ll have everything needed to apply for an adjustment and save money on
your bill.
Contact The Leak Authority today to schedule your leak inspection and report.
📞 415-691-2258