Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. That’s why the EPA has a week dedicated to bringing public awareness to this issue. As part of the EPA’s WaterSense program, March 16 through 22 is Fix a Leak Week.
The average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year and 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Things like worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other leaking valves are oftentimes the prime culprits, and fixing easily corrected water leaks can save homeowners about 10% on their water bills.
