More than one trillion gallons of water are wasted in U.S. homes each year from easy-to-fix leaks. What's more, leaks waste an average of more than 10,000 gallons of water per home each year. That's enough water to fill up a backyard swimming pool!
Figure out how much a leak wastes by using the AWWA's drip calculator.
Finding and fixing easily corrected household leaks can save homeowners more than 10% on their water bills. Common leaks around the home include leaking or running toilets, dripping faucets, and other leaking valves. You can find out how to find and fix leaks by reading our printable guide to Fixing and Preventing Water Leaks or here: