Finding and Fixing Leaks

Check Your Water Meter

If you have a meter that has been upgraded to a new smart water meter, instructions on how to check for leaks can be found here. 

If you have a meter that has not yet been upgraded, instructions on how to check for leaks can be found here. 

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

H2ouse Water Saver Home

Home Water Works

EPA Fix A Leak Week Guide

2023 Special Fix a Leak Week Webinars Segments: How to find and fix leaks with a Water Use Efficiency Specialist 

The Alameda County Water District (ACWD) promoted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense program’s annual ‘Fix a Leak Week’, March 20th – 26^th, 2023. As a promotional partner, ACWD hosted two special webinar segments of our virtual office hours that focused on how to find and fix leaks. The Water Use Efficiency staff taught about common sources of leaks around your home and how to use the new ACWD My Smart Water Connect Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) customer portal to detect potential leaks. Staff also provided information about ACWD’s water use efficiency programs and the EPA WaterSense program.  

The webinar recording can be found on the District's YouTube page, or you can click here. 

Fix a Leak Week 2022 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