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 – 26th, 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

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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: