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Homeowners encouraged to find, repair leaks

18.05.12

Never ignore a toilet that is “running.” Running water means a natural resource is being wasted and someone is having to pay more money for the extra use.*

Because minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in American homes, the federal Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, and Iowa American Water remind you to check your toilets, faucets, pipes and irrigation systems.

- Iowa American offers leak detection kits, available by calling 866-641-2108 or from the website iowaamwater.com . If you find a leak, have it fixed as soon as possible.

- Leaky toilets are most often the result of a worn flapper. Replacing the rubber toilet piece is a quick fix that could save you up to 200 gallons of water per day.

- Reduce faucet leaks by checking faucet washers and gaskets for wear and replace them, or, if necessary, replace the faucet with a WaterSense-labeled model. (WaterSense is an EPA program.)

- For a leaky garden hose, replace the nylon or rubber hose washer and ensure a tight connection to the spigot by using pipe tape and a wrench.

Source: Quad City Times

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