MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on people to check their homes for water leaks and practice household water conservation, in recognition of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Fix A Leak Week.

What You Need To Know

  • The Wisconsin DNR is calling on people to check for water leaks during the EPA's Fix a Leak Week, March 17-23

  • The average household leaks can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water a year

  • Household leaks waste millions of dollars worth of water nationally every year

Household water leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons a year in the U.S., which costs Americans millions of dollars, according to the DNR.

According to the EPA, the average household leaks can waste more than 10,000 gallons of water a year.

Common leaks include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets/showerheads and leaking valves. 

Fixing water leaks can not only save money but also prevent water damage to flooring, furniture and other property. The EPA has a checklist for identifying and repairing household leaks.

The EPA also recommends looking out for water leaks in a person’s workplace as well.

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