Most New Hill homes are on private wells, so a leak usually shows up as a pump that runs too often or a soggy patch over the well line, not a high water bill. A plumber can check the pressure tank, the buried line and the plumbing inside to find it. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in New Hill.
New Hill's water situation
New Hill is an unincorporated area in southwestern Wake, near Harris Lake and the Shearon Harris plant. Most homes rely on private wells, and most are not on municipal sewer. Town water is available only where Apex or Holly Springs lines reach and the parcel annexes; Apex requires annexation before connecting parcels in its ETJ, and it can expedite an emergency annexation for a dry well. The regional water reclamation plant located in New Hill doesn't mean New Hill homes are connected to it.
Housing is new: the median home dates to 2013, and about two-thirds were built since 2010. Leaks here are more likely at fittings, pressure tank connections and buried lines than in worn-out pipe. Without a utility meter or a monthly water bill, a leak on a well can run unnoticed for a long time, and the first hint may be a pump that sounds busier than usual.
What to do now
- If water is spreading, close the main shutoff and turn off the well pump at its breaker.
- Listen to the pump. With every tap closed, the pump shouldn't start. If it does, water is leaving the system.
- Watch the pressure tank gauge. A slow, steady drop with nothing running points to a leak.
- Walk the line. Look for wet or greener ground between the wellhead and the house.
- Check inside: toilets, water heater, under sinks and behind appliances.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Pump cycles with nothing on | Leak in the house plumbing or the well line |
| Rapid on-off pump cycling | Pressure tank problem, sometimes with a leak |
| Wet strip across the yard | Buried line from the well to the house |
| Higher electric bill | Pump running more than it should |
| Toilet refills on its own | Flapper or fill valve |
What affects the cost
- Whether the leak is in the house, at the tank, or along the buried line
- Length of the line from the well, which affects how long it takes to trace
- Access to the pressure tank and well equipment
- Whether the repair is done on the same visit
Plumbing permits in unincorporated New Hill come from Wake County Permits & Inspections; the Chatham side of the ZIP would fall to Chatham County.
Leak Detection questions in New Hill
My home is on a private well. How can I tell if there's a leak?
Why does one spot in my yard stay soggy?
Can a newer house have a hidden leak?
Should I turn off the water while I wait for the plumber?
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