Fix a Leak Week to Save Water
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program is encouraging Americans to take action during this year’s national Fix a Leak Week, highlighting the nearly one trillion gallons of water wasted annually due to househo...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program is encouraging Americans to take action during this year’s national Fix a Leak Week, highlighting the nearly one trillion gallons of water wasted annually due to household leaks.
“Leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water in an average home every year — the amount of water it takes to wash 300 loads of laundry,” said Megan Ruben, Environmental Community Outreach Manager for the City of Melbourne. “As a WaterSense partner, we are encouraging consumers to find and fix leaks to save water in our community.”
To help conserve water for future generations, the City of Melbourne is urging residents to “check, twist, and replace”:
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For additional tips, resources, and videos about Fix a Leak Week, visit the Fix a Leak website.
Photo and story credit: Photo: City of Melbourne / melbourneflorida.org. Originally published by the City of Melbourne.
