SAN DIEGO -- Luis Andrade is one of the San Diego Water Department's conservation surveyors. He spends his days digging in yards, filling up bags and fiddling with sprinklers.

On Tuesday he performed a free water audit on Karen Konen's Scripps Ranch home.

"We want to do what we can so our water bill doesn't get much higher," said Konen.

Before the water crisis began Andrade did about two audits per day.

"Today, I'm going to do five; that's how busy we are," said Andrade.

Andrade checked Konen's property for leaks and proper water flow and adjusted her sprinkler timing. If Konen follows his advice, she could save water and money.

"In terms of gallons per day, I would say at least 55 to 100 gallons per day," said Andrade.

That is more than two months worth of water for a typical household. But looking for leaks is only the first step.

Many customers are concerned with how much water they are wasting now. Andrade said it is the pressure of the water that could lead to bigger problems down the road.

Andrade said Konen is doing everything right, but there is too much pressure in her water pipes.

Andrade said too much water pressure in a pipe could lead to leaking sprinkler valves, broken sprinkler heads, runoff and overspray.

A leaky sprinkler could waste 20 gallons a day and increase your water bill.

Konen said she will be taking Andrade's advice pretty seriously.

For more information on free water audits, visit the city's Web site.