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Fix leaky faucets and valves

Why This is Green

Guess what? In the average American home, the amount of water wasted from leaking valves is almost as much as is used to shower! That translates to over 3,000 gallons of water—not to mention money—possibly wasted yearly per house. No joke.

While water has traditionally been a cheap and easily obtained resource, the future is less clear. Decreasing the amount of water wasted by leaks helps to maintain a natural balance and save water for future use. This is smart even in places that currently have no droughts. A least 36 states expect water shortages within the next five years.

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How To

If you have a leaky faucet, fix it.

Check for hidden trickles of water by shutting off all of your faucets and checking the reading on your water meter. Leave the faucets off, and after a few hours check the reading again. If the number has increased, you have a leak. Time to play sleuth to find out where it’s coming from.

Check and double-check your faucets and showerheads for stray drips of water. If they’re the culprits, it’s a pretty simple fix.

To check your toilets, put a couple drops of food coloring in the tank. If the bowl begins to turn the color of the food coloring, you may have a leak.

For instructions on how to fix leaks, check out the recommended links below.