The week to track down leaks!
In one year, a leak of one drop per second can waste 10,000 litres of water - more than enough to supply all the water you need for cooking for one year!
In celebration of the EPA WaterSense Fix a Leak Week, the CRD is offering free leak detection kits to residents in the capital region which include:
- dye tablets to check for leaking toilets;
- a drip gauge to measure how much water is being wasted from a dripping faucet;
- a shower bag to determine shower fixture flows;
- bathroom faucet aerator;
- a Household Guide to Water Efficiency;
- a water shut-off tag to help you locate your main water shut-off in case of emergency,
- and other informational brochures.
Residents may pick up a Leak Kit (while quantities last) from the municipal hall reception from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1903 Mount Newton Cross Road.
Be a Leak Detective!
The best way to check for overall leaks is to use your water meter. Follow these simple steps to determine if you have a leak.
- Shut off all of your water-using appliances and fixtures, including the automatic ice maker in the fridge.
- Remove the lid from your meter box. *It is usually concrete or metal - about 10x15 inches. Take care not to damage the wires!
- For new meters, watch the triangle in the middle of the meter for a few minutes. In older meters, watch the 10 gallon hand. If neither moves, you don't have a leak.
- If you have a leak, you will need to play detective to find the source. The most likely culprits are toilets, faucets, showerheads, service lines and sprinkler systems.
For more information, visit the CRD's website.