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Home » DIY FAQs » Plumbing » Toilets » How do I test to see if water is leaking from the tank into the bowl?

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After flushing the toilet, let it refill. Now put a few drops of food coloring into the tank. If the color appears in the bowl after a few minutes, there is a leak.
 

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