EPA WaterSense: Fix a Leak Week!

On average, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That's so much water! Not to mention energy wasted in the process of treating and pumping the water to your home, only to be sadly dripped/dropped/leaked away. To address this massive water and energy lossage through leaks, EPA's WaterSense is holding it's annual 'Fix a Leak Week' next week.

Here is EPA's full description of their third annual 'Fix a Leak Week:'

Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks?

Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That's why WaterSense reminds Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year during Fix a Leak Week.

WaterSense is teaming up with the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) to promote the third annual Fix a Leak Week, March 14-20, 2011. The week’s activities will be topped off by We’re for Water—Join the Chase!, a 4 mile road race and informational educational fair in Peoria, Arizona.

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Don't forget! When you save water, you save electricity! When you fix leaks around the house, you will not only save tons of water but also significantly cut down on wasted electricity used to pump, treat and heat/cool the water that is leaking away in old pipes and appliances in your home. A good way to think about it is when you turn on the tap, you are essentially turning on a light (or some other electrical appliance) and when you turn on a light, you are essentially turning on the tap. Take part in EPA's WaterSense Fix a Leak Week and do your part to save your water and electricity! Also, check out River Network's Campaign to Sustain Water and Energy!