Fix a Leak Week

National Fix a Leak Week is March 10-16, 2025.  It is an excellent opportunity to inspect your home for way-to-repair leaks.  Did you know that every year, residential leaks waste about one TRILLION gallons of water across the United States?  Quite amazing right?  This is the week to track down and address those leaks.

Some common culprits include faulty toilet flappers, leaking valves, and dripping faucets. These leaks can be easy to address and require few hardware and tools. Fixing these leaks can help homeowners reduce their water bills by 10%.

To find leaks around the house, you need to investigate if you have leaks and track the source. Colder months like January and February are the prime time to pay attention to your water usage. A family of four should not be using more than 12,000 gallons monthly.

You should also be checking your water meter  when there is no water usage. If there are changes in the meter readings, you have a leak somewhere. Toilet leaks can be detected by adding food coloring into the tank. If any of the coloring makes it into the bowl — you know the rest.

Celebrate National Fix a Leak Week by doing your bit to make sure you are on the right side of the water conservation effort. Check for surface leaks and inspect pipe fittings and faucet gaskets.