INDIANAPOLIS, March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Minor water leaks account for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in the U.S., which is equal to the annual water use of more than 11 million homes, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).1 In conjunction with the EPA WaterSense® program's "Fix a Leak Week", Delta Faucet, the EPA's 2013 WaterSense Manufacturer Partner of the Year, informs consumers about leak detection and prevention in the bath.
A showerhead leaking at 10 drips per minute wastes more than 500 gallons of water per year, the same amount of water it takes to wash 60 loads of dishes in the dishwasher.
Replacing older, inefficient toilets with new WaterSense labeled ones could save up to 13,000 gallons of water per year and nearly $2,400 in water and wastewater bills over the lifetime of the toilets.
Leaky faucets are another source of extreme water waste in the home. Most leaks can be fixed by checking faucet washers and gaskets for wear and replacing them if necessary.
With simple upgrades, saving water and lowering monthly bills can be easy. For additional information about these products and other water-efficient solutions from Delta Faucet, visit: deltafaucet.com. Or, check out epa.gov/watersense to learn more about Fix a Leak Week and ways to promote water efficiency.
