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16th annual Fix a Leak Week reminds businesses to reduce water waste
WASHINGTON — Today, March 18, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program is celebrating the 16th annual Fix a Leak
Week. Minor leaks account for nearly one trillion gallons of water wasted each
year in U.S. homes. During the third week of March each year, WaterSense and
its utility, government, retail, builder, and manufacturer partners remind
consumers and businesses to look for leaks and make simple repairs to save
water.
“Common water leaks around your home include worn toilet flappers, dripping
faucets, and leaking showerheads—all of which can be fixed with a little
do-it-yourself effort,” said EPA Office of Wastewater Management Director
Dr. Andrew Sawyers. “The average household’s leaks can account for nearly
10,000 gallons of water wasted every year—the amount of water needed to wash
300 loads of laundry—and could be adding as much as 10% to your water
bill.”
Participating in Fix a Leak Week is simple. Take 10 minutes each day during
Fix a Leak Week to look for leaks and save water using the following tips:
Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is
being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is probably a
leak.
Place a drop of food coloring in the tank at the back of the toilet. If color
shows up in the bowl in 5-10 minutes, there’s a leak; flush afterward to
avoid staining the tank.
If the rubber flapper in your toilet tank is more than five years old, replace
it with a new one, as worn flappers can cause toilets to run or have silent
leaks.
Check faucet washers and gaskets for wear and replace them if necessary. Leaky
showerhead connections can be tightened using pipe tape and a wrench.
Outside, check hose spigots for drips and look for broken or missing sprinkler
heads in your irrigation system.
For plumbing and irrigation fixtures that cannot be repaired, EPA recommends
replacing them with products that have earned the WaterSense label.
WaterSense-labeled products are independently certified to use at least 20%
less water and perform as well or better than standard models. For more
information on finding and fixing leaks, visit EPA’s Fix a Leak Week website.
Background
WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by EPA, helps preserve the
nation’s water supply by offering the public advice on simple ways to use
less water. The WaterSense label makes it easy to choose products, homes, and
services that deliver affordable water savings and performance. More than
42,000 models of toilets, showerheads, faucets/faucet accessories, urinals,
irrigation controllers, and spray sprinkler bodies have earned the WaterSense
label. Learn more about
WaterSense and follow them on X and Facebook.
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