What You Can Do About Household Leaks

What You Can Do About Household Leaks

Did you know that the average home’s leaks can amount to over 10,000 gallons of wasted water? That’s no drop in the bucket.

Here are some common leaks to look for.

• Toilet flappers
• Dripping faucets
• Leaky valves
• Leaky shower-heads
• Irrigation systems
• Garden hoses

Here is one way to check for a leaky toilet. Put in a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If you see color in the bowl you have a leak. FYI flush the toilet within 15 minutes so the food coloring doesn’t leave a stain.

Here are some more helpful water saving tips.

http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html