Document a suspected public water-line leak on the FM 3168 colonia corridor, site 1, FM 3168 corridor, unincorporated Willacy County colonia public road, north of Raymondville, TX 78580 (2026-07-24)

A public water-line indicator (a persistently wet stretch of roadside pavement or a running meter dial) suggests a leak feeding a colonia public water system where every lost gallon is a real cost the utility and its ratepayers cannot absorb. Standard: EPA WaterSense fixture flow-rate + leak audit (indoor water conservation); SDG 6.4 water-use efficiency. Proof: document-only stand-off photo log + leak-location note + GPS + ranked follow-on note Method (EPA WaterSense fixture flow-rate + leak audit (indoor water conservation); SDG 6.4 water-use efficiency.): 1. 1. From the public street or sidewalk, observe the road surface and any city water-meter box near the frontage for wet pavement, pooling, or a running meter dial with no household use in progress. 2. 2. Photograph the wet spot, pooling area, or meter reading from the public right-of-way, never opening a meter box lid or excavating. 3. 3. Note the apparent leak location relative to the nearest visible service line or meter and the approximate duration the wet spot has been observed. 4. 4. Record a ranked follow-on note naming the location for the city/county water utility's licensed leak-repair crew. Done when: document-only stand-off photo log + leak-location note + GPS + ranked follow-on note

Where

FM 3168 corridor, unincorporated Willacy County colonia public road, north of Raymondville, TX 78580

Pay

$90 proposed

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Proof

document-only stand-off photo log + leak-location note + GPS + ranked follow-on note

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Level

entry

Open until

2026-10-23

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: EPA WaterSense fixture flow-rate + leak audit

Bring

• flow-rate measurement bag + timer
• toilet dye tablets
• moisture meter
• GPS / address
• camera
• tablet / data sheet

Steps

1. 1. Confirm the address; get a staff escort; photograph each fixture group.
2. 2. Measure flow rate at each faucet/shower with the bag-and-timer method; record gallons per minute (gpm).
3. 3. Test each toilet for leaks with a dye tablet (wait 10 min, check for color in the bowl); record flush volume.
4. 4. Inspect fixtures, meters, and irrigation for visible leaks/drips; note each.
5. 5. Read the water meter with all fixtures off; note any movement (indicates a hidden leak).
6. 6. Rank WaterSense fixture upgrades + leak repairs by estimated water/cost savings.
7. 7. Record flow rates, leak results, meter check, ranked measures, and photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Meter moving with all fixtures off AND active water damage (wet drywall, ceiling stain, pooling near electrical) -> STOP: possible electrical exposure; keep clear, route to a licensed plumber (and electrician if water contacts wiring). The agent documents, never opens walls.
• Suspected cross-connection / backflow risk (hose-bib, irrigation, boiler makeup) -> flag for a licensed plumber backflow test; potable-water contamination is a health hazard — do not test-operate the connection.
• Toilet dye migrates into the bowl -> flag a leaking flapper/valve for repair.
• Meter moves with all fixtures off -> flag a hidden leak for investigation.
• Faucet > 2.2 gpm or showerhead > 2.0 gpm -> recommend a WaterSense upgrade.
• No electrical/gas work; documentation only — flag suspected pipe damage, do not disassemble.

What counts as done

• Flow rate (gpm) recorded per fixture
• Toilet leak result + flush volume recorded per toilet
• Meter-with-all-off check recorded
• Ranked upgrade/repair measures + photos + address confirm

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.