City Of Oklahoma City: OKC Encourages Water Use Awareness During Fix A Leak Week March 14-20

Press release from the City of Oklahoma City:

03/10/2022 4:05 PM

Nationwide, household water leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually. Oklahoma City water customers can lose thousands of gallons each month from leaking toilets, faucets, and irrigation systems. Finding and fixing leaks around the home can help save customers money and protect local water supplies.

The Oklahoma City Utilities Department wants to encourage customers to become water aware during national Fix a Leak Week by conducting a leak test in their own households. Celebrated March 14-20, Fix a Leak Week is a national initiative promoted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® program that aims to bring awareness to the water wasted due to common household leaks. 

“Spring is a great time for customers to look around their homes and businesses for hidden leaks, especially outdoors, where irrigation heads can be damaged due to freezing temperatures,” said Oklahoma City Utilities Director Chris Browning. “Irrigation systems can easily use between 15 and 30 gallons of water every minute, and leaks can mean your system isn’t watering efficiently.  Just one broken irrigation head can waste over 10,000 gallons during the watering season.” 

One key indicator of a sudden water leak is a spike in a customer’s water bill. Customers are encouraged to become more water aware and check for leaks before they lead to high water bills.

To detect leaks in your own home, follow these simple tips: 

For more tips on common household leaks and a sprinkler check-up guide, visit the City’s water conservation website at www.squeezeeverydrop.com.  

Media Contact: Michelann Ooten, Office (405) 297-1066, Cell (405) 205-1879, michelann.ooten@okc.gov 

This press release was produced by the City of Oklahoma City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.