Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply to host Fix a Leak Week events

Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply is celebrating 2026 national Fix a Leak Week from March 16-20 by helping customers learn how to identify and fix common household water leaks.

The county Water Supply Department is hosting public outreach events in Hilo and Kona, during which water professionals will offer free toilet tank leak detection tablets, conservation guidance and invite the public to test their drinking water knowledge for a chance to win prizes.

Visit the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply booth at the following times and locations:

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 16: Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo.
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18: West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Building C, lower level, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Kailua-Kona.
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 20: Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi St., Hilo.

The department will also offer toilet tank leak detection tablets, while supplies last, during normal business hours throughout the week at its Hilo, Kona and Waimea offices.

Toilet leak detection tablets offer a quick and easy way to check for leaking toilets, which can waste up to 200 gallons of water every day and increase customer water bills.

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

Customers should check their water meter after turning off all faucets, spigots and household appliances, such as dishwashers, that use water if they are searching for other possible household water leaks.

A leak could be present if the meter is still moving.

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

Call 808-961-8050 or visit the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply website or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website for additional leak detection and water conservation tips.