Fix a Leak Week is a special occasion for us to acknowledge the fact that 1 TRILLION gallons of water are wasted annually nationwide because of household leaks. We celebrate this week by tightening loose faucets and pipes, checking the toilet for leaks, checking your outdoor spigot for leaks, and inspecting your irrigation system for broken lines and sprinkler heads. But really, it’s best to keep water conservation top-of-mind throughout the year. Remember Leaks Can Run, But They Can’t Hide!

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Five most common places for household leaks!

Toilet Leaks – Oh no! There goes the toilet making that weird noise again! Grandmother says, shake the handle. I am shaking the handle, but the noise stops for a few minutes, and starts up again. This noise is annoying! Oh my, it sounds like you may have a Toilet Flapper or Valve leak. What! A Toilet Leak, toilet leaks are the most common type of leak found inside the home. Sometimes, this type of leak can be silent, it may go unnoticed for days, months or even years. Did you know that a leaking toilet can waste over 6,000 gallons of water per month? Wow! That can equal to as much as 72, 000 gallons of water per year! Understanding the basic mechanics of your toilet can save you thousands of gallons of water per year. Check out this DIY and let that leak know, You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide!

• Identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak. (Be sure to flush immediately after the experiment to avoid staining the tank.) dye test video on how to detect a toilet leak
• Flapper Power – Replace Your Leaky Toilet Flapper

• Bathroom and Kitchen Faucets – Oh no! I have turned my faucet off, but it will not listen! Why is the water still dripping and dropping? Leaky or dripping faucets are common plumbing issues. 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? That’s close to how much some households use in two months! So, kick your DIY home improvement skills into high gear and fix those leaks around your home. DIY – Faucet Repair:

Shower leaks – Oh no! There goes that showerhead leaking again! Did you know that showerheads leak at 10 drips per minute, which wastes more than 500 gallons of water per year? That’s the amount of water it takes to wash 60 loads of dishes in your dishwasher. Some leaky showerheads can be fixed by making sure there is a tight connection between the showerhead and the pipe stem and by using pipe tape to secure it. Pipe tape, also called Teflon tape, wraps around the pipe easily, and can help control leaks. Let’s Fix this Leak with this DIY video. DIY Showerhead Leaks Replacement or Repair:

Irrigation leaks – Oh no! Why is the lawn so wet? If you have an in-ground irrigation system, check it each spring before use to make sure it wasn’t damaged by frost or freezing. An irrigation system that has a leak 1/32nd of an inch in diameter (about the thickness of a dime) can waste about 6,300 gallons of water per month. If you need help, hire an irrigation professional to inspect it for you. But in the meantime, here is a DIY Video:

Let those Leaky Leaks Know, You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide by picking up your FREE Water Conservation Kit, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue SW, DWM Cashier’s window or Two City Plaza, 72 Marietta Street, DWM Cashier’s Window. Complete the Water Conservation Pledge Form.

Toilet Rebate Program
Living in an older home with toilets that are outdated and water wasteful? The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management may be able to help. Learn about the Toilet Rebate Program at https://www.atlantawatershed.org/apply-for-a-toilet-rebate/

Learn more about Fix a Leak Week at https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week

For the Kids
Kids aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow, they’re the dreamers and do-ers of today. “Test Your Water Sense” and try other fun activities at Flo’s Kids Zone.

10th Annual Water Drop Dash 5K/ registration Open Now- registration ends March 17th, 2021. For additional race information can be found at https://www.waterdropdash.com/