Fix a Leak Week

Every Drop Counts

Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, 11,000 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 is promoting Fix a Leak Week from March 16 to 20, 2009, to remind Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. Here's how you can participate:

* Take the WaterSense pledge to fix a leak, or send this link to a friend.
* Learn step-by-step instructions on how to fix a leak today.
* Find more facts and figures about leaks.
* Place the Fix a Leak Week widget on your Web site or blog.