{"id":19093,"date":"2023-03-20T14:27:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T18:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paawwa.org\/?p=19093"},"modified":"2023-03-20T14:27:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T18:27:11","slug":"pennsylvania-american-water-celebrates-fix-a-leak-week-by-promoting-water-saving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/pennsylvania-american-water-celebrates-fix-a-leak-week-by-promoting-water-saving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania American Water Celebrates \u201cFix A Leak Week\u201d by Promoting Water-Saving Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pennsylvania American Water Celebrates \u201cFix A Leak Week\u201d by Promoting Water-Saving Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Online tools can help customers save water and save money<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mechanicsburg, Pa., (March 20, 2023)\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Small drips from faucets and often-overlooked toilet tank leaks can add up quickly. Helping homeowners fix the drips to save money and water is the goal of the annual \u201cFix a Leak Week<\/a>,\u201d running March 20-26. Fix a Leak Week is a national campaign that helps raise awareness about leaks and other water issues that contribute to water waste within homes, and Pennsylvania American Water is joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote water conservation and help provide savings to customers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCustomers might barely notice a small drip at their faucet, but at the rate of one drip per second, it can waste more than 3,000 gallons a year \u2014 enough for more than 180 showers,\u201d said Pennsylvania American Water Vice President of Operations Jim Runzer. \u201cFortunately, most common leaks are easily detectable and correctable, which not only makes you a more environmentally conscious consumer, but also saves money on your monthly water and sewer bill.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to the EPA, the average residence in the U.S. loses 10,000 gallons of water per year from seemingly minor leaks. With more than 110 million households in the U.S., this equates to more than one trillion gallons of water lost every year due to leaks in the home. Moreover, it is estimated that the average homeowner can reduce his or her water bills by 10 percent simply by addressing leaks.<\/p>\n

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Runzer added, \u201cAs a water utility, we work every day to practice what we preach, which is why we invest millions in our pipes each year to reduce system leaks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pennsylvania American Water is committed to fixing leaks in its underground network of pipes by constantly replacing and upgrading its infrastructure. Over the past five years, the company has funded more than $2 billion in system upgrades and plans to invest $450 to $600 million annually over the next several years to continue providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services to customers.<\/p>\n

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To assist customers\u00a0with at-home leak repairs and prevention, Pennsylvania American Water has helpful information including tips on\u00a0finding and fixing common, and some not-so-common, indoor and outdoor water leaks along with downloadable\u00a0leak detection kits,\u00a0available in English and Spanish, through the company\u2019s\u00a0leak detection webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pennsylvania American Water also offers these starter tips for detecting leaks:<\/p>\n

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