A Little Labor…
Fixing leaks around the home doesn’t have to mean hard labor, just a little elbow grease. U.S. households waste up to one trillion gallons each year on easy-to-fix water leaks. Taking a few minutes over the approaching Labor Day weekend to fix leaks around your home could save enough water each year to fill a backyard swimming pool!
Viewer Tip: Give these easy fixes a try.
- Fix a leaky toilet by replacing an old flapper.
- Tighten a leaky showerhead with a wrench and pipe tape.
- Check under sinks for pipe leaks.
- Make sure your garden hose spigot connection is tight.
Want to do even more? Check out the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s “I’m for Water” pledge. Visit epa.gov/watersense/wereforwater/index.html to learn more about simple, inexpensive steps you can take to save water around the house.
Season: Summer
This information is provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program. Learn more at www.epa.gov/watersense.
