How can I find out what is causing a leak in my bathroom?

by Terry

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My bathroom has a leak and I don’t know where it’s coming from. I know it’s not from the tank or the hoses. Standing water appears on the floor now and then.

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Johnavallance82 on Oct 03, 2019

Hello Terry,
Do you have Insurance, - call a plumber! Have you investigated the joints, maybe they have sprung or worn in some way and need replacing.

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- Terry on Oct 03, 2019
  
  Joints are fine. I’m thinking it’s seeping up between floor tiles but tiles are not worn out.
  
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Zard Pocleeb on Oct 03, 2019

Where is the water? Is it by the toilet, vanity, shower/tub?

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- Terry on Oct 03, 2019
  
  Yes standing water is next to the toilet
  
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Zard Pocleeb on Oct 04, 2019

The problem is most likely coming from the seal where the tank meets the bowl. The seal hardens over time and deteriorates creating a leak. I doubt that the leak is coming from the wax ring because if it leaks the water coming out is raw sewage and you’d smell that.

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- Terry on Oct 04, 2019
  
  Thank you so much!
  
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Cynthia H on Mar 24, 2021

Check and replace the wax seal on your toilet. If the toilet isn't sealed properly, the toilet can shift, causing water to leak out. Good luck!

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