Nevadans encouraged to save water during Fix a Leak Week March 18-24
As part of an ongoing campaign supported by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN), this year’s Fix a Leak Week encourages Nevadans to help put a stop to the more than one trillion gallons of water wasted nationally from household leaks each year.
Sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense Program, Fix a Leak Week is March 18-24. In support of this public awareness campaign, the PUCN encourages Nevada consumers to find and fix residential leaks to save water.
“Household leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water in an average home every year. Fixing easily corrected household water leaks can save homeowners about 10 percent on their water bills,” said PUCN Water Engineer Cindy Turiczek. “The Public Utilities Commission is proud to be a WaterSense partner and encourages consumers to take a few simple steps that can add up to a significant positive impact. Consumers are not just losing water, but also money that communities put into keeping our water clean and healthy.”
The EPA’s Fix a Leak Week tips include:
— Check for leaks. Look for dripping faucets, showerheads and other fixtures. 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 systems for leaks.
For more information, visit www.epa.gov/watersense or www.puc.nv.gov to find WaterSense labeled products or an auditor in your area.