Don’t Be a Drip! How to Find and Fix Leaks

The next time you hear your toilet running, take note, that could be a sign of a leak. Although you may not think much about it, your family could be wasting up to 10,000 gallons of water each year because of leaks. That’s the equivalent of about 270 loads of laundry!

Water is one of our most precious resources, and it’s important to save it, especially since Texas often experiences droughts. When every drop counts, finding and fixing leaks is one of the easiest and most effective ways to conserve water. Even small leaks can add up quickly, so it’s worth taking a few minutes to check around your home.

 

You don’t need to be a plumbing expert to find or fix most leaks. Here are some simple ways to check your home and stop waste before it starts:

a wrench is used to fix a leaking sink pipe