Pennsylvania American Water Provides Tips to Locate and Fix Leaks During U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week 2024
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – MARCH 18, 2024 – Pennsylvania American Water highlights U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.
According to the EPA, the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually. Below are a few common places to check for leaks inside your home:
- Faucets
- A leaky faucet can waste nearly 3,200 gallons of water per year.
- Toilets
- These silent water wasters can usually be fixed by adjusting or replacing the flapper valve.
- Washing machine
- If you see water on the floor under your washing machine, contact a repair person. You may need to replace your drain hose.
- Tub spouts and shower heads
- Leaks here can waste hundreds of gallons per year. If you notice one, be sure to address it as soon as you can.
- Boiler system
- If the sound of running water is continuous and does not stop and start periodically, there may be a leak. Contact a professional to check it out and perform repairs.
Learn more about detecting leaks and download a leak detection kit: https://www.amwater.com/paaw/Water-Wastewater-Information/detecting-leaks
Additionally, American Water received the EPA’s 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award for our strategic collaboration efforts in research and consumer education.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – MARCH 18, 2024 – Pennsylvania American Water highlights U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.
According to the EPA, the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually. Below are a few common places to check for leaks inside your home:
- Faucets
- A leaky faucet can waste nearly 3,200 gallons of water per year.
- Toilets
- These silent water wasters can usually be fixed by adjusting or replacing the flapper valve.
- Washing machine
- If you see water on the floor under your washing machine, contact a repair person. You may need to replace your drain hose.
- Tub spouts and shower heads
- Leaks here can waste hundreds of gallons per year. If you notice one, be sure to address it as soon as you can.
- Boiler system
- If the sound of running water is continuous and does not stop and start periodically, there may be a leak. Contact a professional to check it out and perform repairs.
Learn more about detecting leaks and download a leak detection kit: https://www.amwater.com/paaw/Water-Wastewater-Information/detecting-leaks
Additionally, American Water received the EPA’s 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award for our strategic collaboration efforts in research and consumer education.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.3 million people.