PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Because minor water leaks account for more than one trillion gallons of
water wasted each year in U.S. homes, EPA's WaterSense program has
declared March 14 to 20 as "Fix a Leak Week" to remind Americans to
check household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks.
"Leaks can account for an average of 10,000 gallons of water wasted in
the home every year, or enough to fill a backyard swimming pool," said
Paul Townsley, President of Arizona American Water. "By raising
awareness in our partnership with the EPA WaterSense program, water
conservation helps to preserve the environment and meet future water
needs."
To help consumers across the country save water, the WaterSense program
promotes ways to identify and repair dripping faucets, running toilets
and leaky showerheads. In most cases, fixture replacement parts can be
installed by do-it-yourselfers and pay for themselves in no time.
Arizona American Water recommends the following tips to help save water
lost by leaks:
Regularly check your toilet, faucets, and pipes for leaks. American
Water offers leak detection kits, which are available by calling the
American Water Customer Service Center at 1.800.383.0834 or email [email protected]
and a leak detection kit will be mailed to you. If you find a leak,
have it fixed as soon as possible.
Reduce faucet leaks by checking faucet washers and gaskets for plumbing repair parts wear
and replace them, or, if necessary, replace the faucet with a
WaterSense labeled model.
Leaky toilets are most often the result of a worn toilet flapper.
Replacing the rubber flapper is a quick fix that could save a home up
to 200 gallons of water per day. Ask your water utility for a toilet
leak detection kit, which will help you identify leaking commodes.
For a leaky garden hose, replace the nylon or rubber hose washer and
ensure a tight connection to the spigot using pipe tape and a wrench.
Tighten connections on your showerheads if drips appear when the
shower is off.
Check your garden and lawn irrigation system for leaks, or hire a
certified WaterSense expert to check it for you.
If homeowners have to replace a plumbing fixture, EPA reminds them to
look for the WaterSense label. WaterSense labeled toilets and faucets
have been independently tested plumbing problems and certified to save water and perform
as well as or better than standard models. WaterSense also partners with
certified landscape irrigation auditors, designers, installers, and
maintenance professionals with water-efficiency knowledge; see www.epa.gov/watersense
to find a WaterSense irrigation partner in your area. For more
information on Fix a Leak Week, visit www.epa.gov/watersense/fixaleak.
Arizona American Water is participating in the We're for Water 4-Mile
Race: Join the Chase and Family Fun Festival on March 19, 2011.
Race registration is at 7 a.m., and the race and festival start 8 commercial plumbing services a.m.
at Rio Vista Community Park, Peoria, AZ (8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.,
Peoria, AZ 85381).
Bring the entire family and have some fun catching the running toilet,
learning about simple ways to conserve water in your home and taking the
pledge to conserve water. The pledge can be found at www.epa.gov/watersense/pledge.
WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency to protect the future of our nation's water supply by
promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and
services. WaterSense labeled products must achieve independent,
third-party testing and certification to prove they meet EPA's petersen plumbing services criteria
for efficiency and performance.
More information on detecting leaks can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SlnI9obFVc&feature=channel_video_title.
Arizona American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water
(NYSE: AWK), is the largest publicly traded water utility in the state,
providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately 350,000 people.
Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water
and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the
company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide
drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately
15 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada.
More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
In 2011, American Water is celebrating its 125th anniversary
with a yearlong campaign to promote water efficiency and the importance
of protecting water from source to tap. To learn more, visit www.amwater125.com.
water wasted each year in U.S. homes, EPA's WaterSense program has
declared March 14 to 20 as "Fix a Leak Week" to remind Americans to
check household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks.
"Leaks can account for an average of 10,000 gallons of water wasted in
the home every year, or enough to fill a backyard swimming pool," said
Paul Townsley, President of Arizona American Water. "By raising
awareness in our partnership with the EPA WaterSense program, water
conservation helps to preserve the environment and meet future water
needs."
To help consumers across the country save water, the WaterSense program
promotes ways to identify and repair dripping faucets, running toilets
and leaky showerheads. In most cases, fixture replacement parts can be
installed by do-it-yourselfers and pay for themselves in no time.
Arizona American Water recommends the following tips to help save water
lost by leaks:
Regularly check your toilet, faucets, and pipes for leaks. American
Water offers leak detection kits, which are available by calling the
American Water Customer Service Center at 1.800.383.0834 or email [email protected]
and a leak detection kit will be mailed to you. If you find a leak,
have it fixed as soon as possible.
Reduce faucet leaks by checking faucet washers and gaskets for plumbing repair parts wear
and replace them, or, if necessary, replace the faucet with a
WaterSense labeled model.
Leaky toilets are most often the result of a worn toilet flapper.
Replacing the rubber flapper is a quick fix that could save a home up
to 200 gallons of water per day. Ask your water utility for a toilet
leak detection kit, which will help you identify leaking commodes.
For a leaky garden hose, replace the nylon or rubber hose washer and
ensure a tight connection to the spigot using pipe tape and a wrench.
Tighten connections on your showerheads if drips appear when the
shower is off.
Check your garden and lawn irrigation system for leaks, or hire a
certified WaterSense expert to check it for you.
If homeowners have to replace a plumbing fixture, EPA reminds them to
look for the WaterSense label. WaterSense labeled toilets and faucets
have been independently tested plumbing problems and certified to save water and perform
as well as or better than standard models. WaterSense also partners with
certified landscape irrigation auditors, designers, installers, and
maintenance professionals with water-efficiency knowledge; see www.epa.gov/watersense
to find a WaterSense irrigation partner in your area. For more
information on Fix a Leak Week, visit www.epa.gov/watersense/fixaleak.
Arizona American Water is participating in the We're for Water 4-Mile
Race: Join the Chase and Family Fun Festival on March 19, 2011.
Race registration is at 7 a.m., and the race and festival start 8 commercial plumbing services a.m.
at Rio Vista Community Park, Peoria, AZ (8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.,
Peoria, AZ 85381).
Bring the entire family and have some fun catching the running toilet,
learning about simple ways to conserve water in your home and taking the
pledge to conserve water. The pledge can be found at www.epa.gov/watersense/pledge.
WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency to protect the future of our nation's water supply by
promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and
services. WaterSense labeled products must achieve independent,
third-party testing and certification to prove they meet EPA's petersen plumbing services criteria
for efficiency and performance.
More information on detecting leaks can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SlnI9obFVc&feature=channel_video_title.
Arizona American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water
(NYSE: AWK), is the largest publicly traded water utility in the state,
providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately 350,000 people.
Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U.S. water
and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N.J., the
company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide
drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately
15 million people in more than 30 states, as well as parts of Canada.
More information can be found by visiting www.amwater.com.
In 2011, American Water is celebrating its 125th anniversary
with a yearlong campaign to promote water efficiency and the importance
of protecting water from source to tap. To learn more, visit www.amwater125.com.