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Save water; save money!
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Save water; save money!

Leaks – from toilets or faucets or irrigation systems – can result in increases in your water bill, damage to your home, as well as thousands of wasted gallons of water! A single leaky faucet can waste 100 gallons in a day!

Faucets typically leak because of old gaskets, washers or O-rings and corroded valve seats. Today, most faucets can be categorized as being “washerless” (port-type faucets), or compression (washer). Note: A washerless faucet does not mean it will never leak! Rather the parts will last longer since their design minimizes friction and wear. When repairing this type of faucet or requesting service on one, it is vital that you know the brand name, or have a sample of the part you require.

bullet Step-by-step directions for fixing leaky faucets
bullet Step-by-step directions for fixing leaky toilets
bullet More water-saving activities in and around your home

EPA WaterSense
The South Florida Water Management District is partnering with logo for EPA WaterSensethe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to bring to you WaterSense, a national program that offers people a simple way to make product choices that use less water – and perform as well or better than your existing products.