American Water Provides Tips to Locate and Fix Leaks During U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week 2024

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American Water (NYSE: AWK) promotes EPA's Fix a Leak Week 2024, offering tips to save water and money by fixing leaks. The company emphasizes common leak sources like faucets, toilets, washing machines, tub spouts, shower heads, and boiler systems.

CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., highlights U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.

According to the EPA, the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually. Below are a few common places to check for leaks inside your home:

• Faucets – A leaky faucet can waste nearly 3,200 gallons of water per year.
• Toilets – These silent water wasters can usually be fixed by adjusting or replacing the flapper valve.
• Washing machine – If you see water on the floor under your washing machine, contact a repair person. You may need to replace your drain hose.
• Tub spouts and shower heads – Leaks here can waste hundreds of gallons per year. If you notice one, be sure to address it as soon as you can.
• Boiler system – If the sound of running water is continuous and does not stop and start periodically, there may be a leak. Contact a professional to check it out and perform repairs.

Learn more about detecting leaks and download a leak detection kit here.

Additionally, American Water received the EPA’s 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award for strategic collaboration efforts in research and consumer education.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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Alicia Barbieri

Director, Communications and External Affairs

American Water

856-676-8103

alicia.barbieri@amwater.com

Source: American Water

FAQ

How does American Water (AWK) support EPA's Fix a Leak Week 2024?

American Water highlights the EPA's initiative by sharing tips to locate and fix leaks fast.

What is the significance of fixing leaks according to the EPA?

The EPA states that the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually, emphasizing the importance of fixing leaks.

What are some common places to check for leaks inside a home according to the PR?

The PR mentions faucets, toilets, washing machines, tub spouts, shower heads, and boiler systems as common places to check for leaks inside a home.

How much water can a leaky faucet waste per year?

A leaky faucet can waste nearly 3,200 gallons of water per year according to the PR.

How can leaks in toilets be fixed?

Leaky toilets can usually be fixed by adjusting or replacing the flapper valve according to the PR.

What should be done if water is noticed on the floor under a washing machine?

Contact a repair person as it may indicate a need to replace the drain hose according to the PR.

What are the potential consequences of leaks in tub spouts and shower heads?

Leaks in tub spouts and shower heads can waste hundreds of gallons per year according to the PR.

How can one identify a potential leak in a boiler system?

Continuous sound of running water that does not stop and start periodically may indicate a leak in a boiler system according to the PR.