Picture of a water droplet holding a wrench in it's hand as it runs to fix leaks for Fix a Leak Week, March 18-24, 2019.
Find and Fix Leaks During Fix-a-Leak-Week March 18-24
Did you know that easy-to-fix water leaks account for nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes? In fact, the average home's plumbing leaks nearly 10,000 gallons of water per year, or the amount of water it takes to wash 300 loads of laundry. Our Fix a Leak Week how-to video playlist shows how to find - and fix - the most common leaks. Check it out.
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Toilet, loo, lavatory, porcelain throne...whatever you call it, check it for leaks at least twice a year.
Leaking toilets can waste thousands of gallons of water a month, leading to higher bills. Sometimes toilet leaks are easy to hear, but many times they can be silent — making them easy to miss. Learn how to check your toilet for leaks here.
A City of Gresham employee holds a tool against the street that connects to a pair of earphones on his head. He is listening for leaks from under ground water pipes.
Water providers check for leaks – and so can you!
Many of our region’s water providers have water loss programs to help identify leaks so no water is wasted on its way to your home, and most do a water loss audit every year. This month, we show how Gresham’s proactive approach to managing water loss in their system saves their customers money and shows good stewardship of the region’s water resources. Read more .
A sprinkler waters the grass in front of a home during a hot summer day.
Ask the Experts at the House and Outdoor Living Show April 12-14
Do you have questions about your sprinkler system? Our experts have answers and will be on hand to problem solve at the House and Outdoor Living Show at the Oregon Convention Center next month:

  • Friday, April 12, 12 - 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come for the free resources, and leave inspired to get your garden in shape for the summer. Get tickets for the Show here.