Missouri American Water Provides Tips to Locate and Fix Leaks During U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week 2024
March 19 2024 - 9:45AM
Business Wire
Missouri American Water highlights the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024 by sharing tips to
locate and fix leaks fast.
“Common household leaks are often simple to fix,” said Jody
Carlson, Vice President of Operations for Missouri American Water.
“Ignoring a minor leak can become financially significant over
time.”
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:
https://www.amwater.com/moaw/Water-Wastewater-Information/Detecting-Leaks/
Additionally, American Water received the EPA’s 2023 WaterSense
Excellence Award for its 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.
About Missouri American
Water
Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the
largest regulated water utility in the state, providing
high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to
approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit
missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on X,
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
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