Finding and Fixing Leaks

Check Your Water Meter

Follow these simple steps to use your water meter to determine if you have a leak inside or outside your home.

Locate and Repair the Culprits

Follow these steps to find and fix leaky faucets, toilets, and irrigation systems.

Other Resources for Finding and Fixing Leaks

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EPA Fix A Leak Week Guide

Fix a Leak Week Lunchtime Webinar Series - Presented by ACWD Water Use Efficiency Staff - Alameda County Water District promoted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Program's annual "Fix a Leak Week," March 14th - 20th. As a promotional partner, ACWD hosted a weekday lunchtime webinar series of 'how to' video clips and provided resources for troubleshooting various types of indoor and outdoor leaks.  A recording of each webinar can be found below:

• Day 1: Fix A Leak Week Kick-Off 
  • Videos Shown:
    • It's Fix a Leak Week, by EPA
    • Water Wise Home Survey: Meter Leak Test, by Valley Water
    • Water Wise Home Survey: House Line Test, by Valley Water
• Day 2: How to Find a Toilet Leak
  • Videos Shown:
    • Potty Talk 101 - Overview of basic toilet parts, by Moulton Niguel Water District 
    • Potty Talk 201 - Identifying the toilet parts that create leaks, by Moulton Niguel Water District
• Day 3: How to Fix a Toilet Leak
  • Videos Shown:
    • Potty Talk 301 - Learn how to diagnose toilet leaks, by Moulton Niguel Water District
    • Potty Talk 401 - Learn how to replace leaky flappers and running fill valves, by Moulton Niguel Water District
      
• Day 4: Faucets and Showerheads
  • Videos Shown:
    • Replace Your Faucet Aerator - WaterSense Bath Hack #2, EPA
    • Replace Your Showerhead - WaterSense Bath Hack #1, EPA 
      
• Day 5: Irrigation Systems
  • Videos Shown:
    • How to Check Your Sprinklers for Leaks & Inefficiencies, Santa Barbara Saves Water 
    • How to Check Your Drip System for Leaks, Santa Barbara Saves Water