The line from the street meter to your home is buried and easy to forget. A leak there can run for months and show up only as a higher bill or a wet spot in the yard.
Signs you may need water main and service line leak detection
- Unexplained wet area between the meter and the house
- Low water pressure throughout the property
- Meter running when the whole house is off
- Sinking or soft soil along the line
How we find the leak
We isolate the service line at the shutoff, test whether it holds pressure, and trace the leak along the line with listening equipment.
See the full overview in how leak detection works.
A water main leak runs in pressurized water lines between the street and the house, so it rarely shows on the surface. We start with utility locating to map the line route, then listen along it and run pressure checks section by section to narrow the break before anyone digs.
What affects the cost
Cost depends on line length, depth, and ground surface such as lawn, driveway or concrete.
Where we provide it
We provide water main and service line leak detection throughout Citrus Heights, including these neighborhoods:
- Birdcage Heights
- Sylvan Old Auburn Road
- Sunrise Ranch
- Stock Ranch
- Northwest Citrus Heights
- Cirby Ranch
- Chase
- Arcade Creek
- Park Oaks
- Sunrise Oaks
Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible for the water service line?
Responsibility usually splits at the meter, but rules vary. Check with your water provider and your policy.
Can a main line leak cause low pressure?
Yes. A leak before the home reduces flow and pressure at every fixture.
Think you have a leak?
Call AquaTrace Leak Detection to describe what you are seeing in Citrus Heights and get a plan to find it.
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Last updated: October 25, 2026.