When your toilet fills up after being flushed, the flapper valve allows water to drain into the tank. If the water level falls after the bowl fills up, this valve is probably the culprit. To check to see if this is the reason your tank is losing water, add a jar of food coloring to the back of the toilet tank.

Is it normal for toilet water level to drop?

Enter a zip below and get matched to top-rated pros near you. Have you ever noticed that on a windy day, your toilet water seems lower than usual? This is actually a common occurrence and, luckily, is not usually a cause for concern. This phenomenon is related to the air pressure within the toilet system.