Hi friends!
Mark your calendars, because Fix a Leak Week is
here! Did you know the average household can waste nearly 10,000 gallons of
water every year due to leaks? Overall, that contributes to 1 trillion gallons
of water wasted annually nationwide! Not only does this cost homeowners about
10% of their water bill, but it also wastes valuable water.
Leaks
can happen anywhere, at any time. Common leaks occur from toilets, faucets and
other leaky valves, all of which are usually very simple fixes. To identify
leaks in your own home, first determine whether you’re wasting water and then
figure out the origin of the leak. You can do this by looking at water usage
during colder months or examining faucet gaskets and pipe fittings for any
traces of water on the outside of the pipes.
Fix
a Leak Week is a great reminder for people to find and fix leaks within their
homes and at the workplace. For even more tips on identifying leaks, visit EPA.gov and take action
to save water all year long.
That’s all I have for today! See you all soon for my next
drop of water wisdom.
With love,
Wally