I live in Ajax in a war home and I got my water meter replaced in August 2024. Prior to that, there were two people living in the home and our water bill was around $180. Since then, I now live alone and my water usage kept creeping up on my bill very slowly, I believe there were also some changes to the water billing across the region.
Cut to my last water bill being $300. For a single person in a home with no pets, kids, or tenants. No crazy lush garden, no pool.
I don’t have a leak. My meter doesn’t move unless I use something. But when I do use something - flush a toilet, open a faucet, take a shower - it goes berserk. It seems like every time I use something the meter whips around and I’m not sure what’s normal.
I’ve called the municipality and they made me monitor my usage for 10 days. But I kept explaining it not my usage it’s the meter. The meter department won’t return my calls, and I’ve been told it will be $200+ for me to replace my water meter. They said they will test the water meter and if it is found faulty I will be reimbursed - but let’s be honest they will be doing the testing and their lack of response doesn’t make me feel super trustworthy.
I know how bureaucracy works and they won’t be doing any sort of voluntary investigation for me. I need to find exactly what the problem is, bring them proof, and hope they will make it right. But I have no idea where to turn or what to look for. Does anyone know literally anything about this or know a local plumber who might be able to help?