EPA turns on 'Fix a Leak Week'

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EPA turns on 'Fix a Leak Week'

by Deanna Glick (Subscribe to Deanna Glick's posts)
Mar 5th 2009 @ 2:00PM

Filed under: Home, News

Those little water leaks around the house apparently account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes. So, the Environmental Protection Agency came up with "Fix A Leak Week" -- set to begin March 16 --to remind Americans of the environmental and economic benefits to fixing leaks in everything around the house, from toilets to sprinkler systems.

That week, WaterSense partners in Arizona will demonstrate inside a Phoenix home how leaks can waste more than 200 gallons of water in 7 days. And how fixing them is easier than you think.

Here are a few water-saving tips:

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3-06-2009 @ 2:57PM

david said...

A hidden leak tip:

Check for overflow valve leaks. An overflow valve leak can add from 1 to 25 percent to your water bill. To check for a leak, place talcum powder inside the tank. If you see the powder disappear into the overflow valve, you have a leak. To fix it, set the tank fill level to 1 inch below the overflow tube or replace the valve.

Check for flapper valve leaks. Place a few drops of food coloring in the tank of your toilet. Check it after 15 minutes. If you see the dye color in the toilet bowl, it’s time to fix your toilet.

If you currently have a leaking toilet this is a perfect time to change over to a dual flush retrofit kit. . I believe most flapper toilets leak in just a few month of use so instead of repairing with that same old flapper put the money toward real water savings.

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