Residents are encouraged to get a handle on leaks during Fix a Leak Week March 14 - 20, 2016

Released: March 14, 2016 at 12 p.m.

Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg is encouraging residents to check for plumbing leaks during Fix a Leak Week, March 14 - 20, 2016.

Plumbing leaks can waste water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can cost customers hundreds of dollars each year. The majority of leaks occur in the bathroom and the most common culprits are toilets and dripping faucets.

In many cases, fixture replacement parts are inexpensive, pay for themselves quickly, and can be installed by do-it-yourselfers or plumbing professionals.

Monitoring our homes for leaks on a regular basis helps ensure we are all doing our part to protect our precious water resources.

Fix a Leak Week checklist

  • Check for leaks (e.g., toilets, faucets, showerheads).
  • Fix leaks immediately.
  • Replace fixtures if necessary with WaterSense labelled models.

Fix a Leak Week was created by United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense Program. The City of Winnipeg is a promotional partner of the WaterSense Program.

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