Pennsylvania American Water Marks “Fix a Leak Week” by Promoting Water-Saving Ideas
March 17 2015 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
Online resources available to assist
homeowners
Small drips from faucets, often overlooked by homeowners, add
up. Helping homeowners fix the drips to save money and water is the
goal of the seventh annual “Fix a Leak Week,” running March 16-22.
Pennsylvania American Water is partnering again with the
Environmental Protection Agency to promote the annual campaign,
which is part of the EPA’s WaterSense program and is designed to
raise awareness about small leaks and other water waste that might
be occurring within homes.
“If you can picture a hole the size of the period in this
sentence, it may not seem like much, but it can waste more than
4,000 gallons a month—enough for a shower every day,” said
Pennsylvania American Water Vice President of Operations James
Sheridan. “Being proactive in checking for leaks and fixing them in
a timely manner not only makes you a more environmentally conscious
consumer, but also saves money on your monthly water bill.”
Customers can access water-saving tips online on the company’s
website, as well as frequent tips on company’s Facebook page
(facebook.com/pennsylvaniaamwater). Additionally, Pennsylvania
American Water produced a three-minute video showing how to check
for leaks throughout the household and how to make easy,
inexpensive repairs. The tips can save thousands of gallons of
water over the course of a year. The video is posted on the
company’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/paamwater).
Considering there are more than 110 million households in this
country, a seemingly minor leaky faucet or running toilet
collectively results in a tremendous amount of wasted water. More
than a trillion gallons of water are lost annually nationwide
through leaks occurring within homes, with the average residence
losing 11,000 gallons a year this way.
Sheridan said Pennsylvania American Water conducts ongoing
customer education focused on wise water use to help preserve water
supplies. He also recommends the following tips to help save water
lost by leaks:
- Regularly check your toilet, faucets,
and pipes for leaks. If you find a leak, have it fixed as soon as
possible.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Consider installing water and
energy-efficient appliances. The EPA reports that certified Energy
Star washing machines use up to 35 percent less water per load.
Water-saving shower heads, toilets and faucet aerators also help
cut your water usage.
Homeowners can also download a copy of the company’s Leak
Detection Kit, highlighting common areas for leaks, from the
company’s website at www.pennsylvaniaamwater.com.
If homeowners have to replace plumbing fixtures, look for the
WaterSense label. WaterSense-labeled toilets and faucets are
independently tested and certified to save water and perform as
well as or better than standard models. Visit
www.epa.gov/watersense for more information.
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water
(NYSE: AWK), is the largest water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to
approximately 2.2 million people. Founded in 1886, American Water
(NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly
traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters
in Voorhees, N.J., the company employs approximately 6,400
dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and
other related services to an estimated 15 million people in more
than 45 states and parts of Canada. More information can be found
at www.amwater.com.
Pennsylvania American WaterWestern Pennsylvania:Gary LobaughT:
724.873.3674M:
724.944.5148gary.lobaugh@amwater.comorEastern/Central
Pennsylvania:Terry MaenzaT: 610.670.7789 ext. 1009M:
610.849.6484terry.maenza@amwater.com
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