Become a Leak Detective for Fix a Leak Week 2021

The US EPA's Fix a Leak Week is March 15-21, 2021

Did you know that the average home leaks nearly 10,000 gallons every year?

Help stop water waste by becoming a leak detective. Please report leaks in campus facilities to the 24-Hour LBRE Operations Line at 650-723-2281. Students can report leaks inside their dorms using R&DE's Fix-It Request

SCRL residents can find leaks by checking their:

1. Water bill: Winter use > 3,000 gallons per person each month may indicate a leak.
2. Water meter: Read your meter before and after a ≥ 30-minute period of no water use. If the reading increases, you may have a leak.
3. Toilet: Add food coloring to the tank. If color shows up in the bowl after 15-30 minutes, replace the toilet flapper.
4. Faucet/showerhead: Look and listen for drips
5. Appliances: Look for water damage around the water heater, dishwasher, and washing machine.

Thank you for your continued vigilance against water waste! For more information on finding and fixing leaks, check out these resources:

• US EPA Fix a Leak Week website
• Valley Water DIY Indoor Survey
• Contact us