Find and Fix Leaks

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An average home leak can waste as much as 10,000 gallons* of water in a year. Find and fix those pesky leaks that are wasting water and costing you money! 

How to Read Your Meter Our 30-second video will help you understand how your meter measures water usage and is one of the best ways to find out if you have a leak at your home. First, make sure all your water is turned off in the home, landscape, and pool – especially the auto pool refiller. Then, check your meter again to see if the dial is still spinning. If so, you have a leak. 

Do-It-Yourself Plumbing Videos Dripping faucet? Leaky toilet? We can help you make some simple fixes! Check out these fun videos with students from EVIT's plumbing program.

Find & Fix Leaks That Are Draining Your Budget (step-by-step leak detection guide.)

Detect and Chase Down Leaks at Home

Reading Meter infographic

FINDING LEAKS INDOORS

How to Replace Your Showerhead

How to Replace your Faucet Aerator

How to Replace Your Leaky Toilet Flapper

FINDING LEAKS OUTDOORS

How to Read Your Water Meter (watch this 30-second video - find leaks)

How to Seek a Swimming Pool Leak [PDF]

Identify a Pool Leak (video from SRP)

Maintaining, Troubleshooting, & Repairing Your Irrigation System

FINDING LEAKS AT WORK 

Fight Leaks and Water Waste in your Facility Checklist

FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

Fix a Leak Week Activity Sheet

Fix a Leak Week Family Fact Sheet

EN ESPAÑOL

Cómo Leer tu Medidor de Agua

Guía para Detectar Fugas

Detecte Y Elimine Fugas 

Hoja de Actividades para la Semana de Arreglar las Fugas

Hoja de Datos Familiar de la Semana de Repare una Fuga

*Data from EPA WaterSense