As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ongoing We're for Water campaign, this year's Fix a Leak Week encourages Americans to help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year.
Sponsored by EPA's WaterSense® program, Fix a Leak Week is March 18 through 23, 2013. In support of We're for Water, City of Arlington is promoting finding and fixing residential leaks.
"Leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water in an average home every year-the amount of water it takes to wash 270 loads of laundry,' said Dustan Compton, Conservation Program Coordinator. "As a WaterSense partner, we are encouraging consumers to find and fix leaks to save water in our community.'
To help save water for future generations, the City of Arlington is asking consumers to check, twist and replace:
- Check for leaks. Look for dripping faucets, showerheads, sprinklers, and other fixtures. Also check for toilets with silent leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring into the tank, waiting 10 minutes, and seeing if color appears in the bowl before you flush. Don't forget to check irrigation systems and spigots too.
- Twist and tighten hose and pipe connections. To save water without a noticeable difference in flow in your bathroom, twist on a WaterSense labeled faucet aerator.
- Replace the fixture if necessary. Look for WaterSense labeled models, which are independently certified to use 20 percent less water and perform as well as or better than standard models.
In many cases, fixture replacement parts pay for themselves quickly and can be installed by handy do-it-yourselfers or local plumbing professionals. Irrigation professionals certified through a WaterSense labeled program can also check your systems for leaks. Visit www.epa.gov/watersense to find WaterSense labeled products or an auditor in your area.
This year, City of Arlington has coordinated with local WaterSense Retail Partners to provide free "Fix a Leak Workshops' on Saturday, March 23, 2013, from 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Free Fix a Leak Workshops
Saturday, March 23, from 10 am -noon
10 am -10:40 am//. Repair/Replace Leaking Faucets
10:40 am -11:20 am/. Repair/Replace Leaking Toilets
11:20 am -12 pm////. Sprinkler System Repair
At These Participating WaterSense Retail Partners
The Home Depot #554
201 Road to Six Flags West, Arlington, TX 76011
The Home Depot #541
4611 S. Cooper St., Arlington, TX 76017
The Home Depot #6568
1725 N. US Hwy 287, Mansfield, TX 76063
Lowe's #520
1000 W. Arbrook, Arlington, TX 76015
Lowe's #1511
1901 Hwy 287, Mansfield, TX 76063
For more information on Fix a Leak Week, visit www.epa.gov/watersense.
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