Fix a Leak Week
March 16 – 20, 2009

What Is Fix a Leak Week?

March 16 to 20, 2009, marks the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program's first "Fix a Leak Week," a time to remind Americans to check their household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks.

The Facts on Leaks:

• Leaks account for, on average, 11,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year, which is enough to fill a backyard swimming pool.

• The amount of water leaked from U.S. homes could exceed more than 1 trillion gallons per year. That’s equivalent to the annual water use of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami combined.

• Ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day.

• Common types of leaks found in the home include leaking toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other leaking valves. All are easily correctable.

• Fixing easily corrected household water leaks can save homeowners more than 10 percent on their water bills.

• Keep your home leak-free by repairing dripping faucets, toilet valves, and showerheads. In most cases, fixture replacement parts don’t require a major investment and can be installed by do-it-yourselfers.

• The vast majority of leaks can be eliminated after retrofitting a household with new WaterSense labeled fixtures and other high-efficiency appliances.

Leaks Still Flowing Overboard?

Have you done all that you can to try to eliminate leaks from your home but still can't nip that drip in the bud?

If you've already determined you have leaks and you find these step-by-step solutions aren't enough to stop them, it might be time to replace your leaking fixtures. Consulting with Pipe Dream Plumbing could increase your home's water efficiency.