Free toilet tank leak detection tablets available during Fix a Leak Week

The Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is celebrating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s annual Fix a Leak Week from March 18-22 by helping Big Island water customers save valuable water and money.

Water Supply will distribute free toilet tank leak detection tablets, while supplies last, during normal business hours at its offices in Hilo, Kona and Waimea starting March 18. The tablets offer a quick and easy way to check for leaking toilets, which can waste up to 200 gallons of water every day and increasing water bills.

Toilet leaks are often caused by a worn out toilet flapper that easily can go undetected. Replacing them is an affordable way to reduce water waste.

“The average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year and 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day,” says the EPA.

To determine if other household water leaks are happening, Big Island water customers should check their water meter after turning off all faucets, spigots and household appliances that use water. If the meter is still moving, a leak could be present.

Customers should also examine their water bill for spikes in usage that could indicate an undetected leak.

To learn how to check for common household leaks that waste water and money, visit the Department of Water Supply website.

For additional leak detection and water conservation tips, call 808-961-8060 or visit the EPA website.