Fix A Leak Week is March 10 - 17, 2013 in Peoria Avondale Chandler Gilbert Glendale Goodyear Mesa Phoenix Scottsdale Tempe Arizona

About Fix A Leak Week

As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ongoing We're for Water campaign, this year's Fix a Leak Week encourages Americans to help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year.

"Leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water in an average home every year - enough water to wash nearly 10 months' worth of laundry," said Leeann Spahos, Central Arizona Fix A Leak Week Spokesperson. "As a WaterSense partner, we are encouraging consumers to find and fix leaks to save water in our community."

Check for Leaks

Look for dripping faucets, shower heads, and fixture connections. Also check for toilets with silent leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring into the tank, wait at east fifteen minutes and see if the food coloring appears in the bowl before you flush. Don't forget to check irrigation systems and spigots too.

Scottsdale How-To Videos:

Start here if you you're not sure whether you have a leak or not.
Service line leak?
Leaks inside your home?
Leaks outdoors?
Swimming pool leaking?

Twist and Tighten Pipe Connections.

To save more water without a noticeable difference in flow, twist on a WaterSense labeled faucet aerator.

Replace the Fixture If Necessary.

Look for WaterSense labeled models, which are independently tested and certified to use 20 percent less water and perform as well as or better than standard models.

Find and Fix the Unwanted

Read about 5 of the culprits responsible for leaks around the home and simple fixes that could save you water and energy.

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