WDNR-- Every Drop Counts
Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks?
Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That's why WaterSense reminds Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year during Fix a Leak Week.
More than 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted in U.S. homes each year from easy-to-fix leaks. That's why the DNR, Public Service Commission [exit DNR] and Division of Safety and Buildings [exit DNR] are participating in Fix a Leak Week [exit DNR], March 14 -20, 2011. Join us!
- Find and fix leaks in your home!
- The average household's leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year - enough to wash nearly 10 months' worth of laundry!
What can I do?
Check for leaks:
- Check for dripping faucets, showerheads, and fixture connections.
- Check toilets for silent leaks. Put a few drops of food coloring into the tank, wait 15 minutes, and see if color appears in the bowl before you flush.
- Check irrigation systems and outdoor spigots too.
- Use your water meter to check your whole house. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes at all, you probably have a leak.
Twist and tighten pipe connections:
- Some leaks can be fixed by tightening connections.
- To save more water without a noticeable difference in flow, twist on a WaterSense labeled faucet aerator.