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Learn More About CareersIf you end up needing to replace a fixture or appliance, EPA WaterSense makes it easy to select water–efficient products that can help your wallet AND the environment without noticing a difference in flow. Just look for products bearing the WaterSense label at your local retailer or go to bit.ly/3K6kLHy to search products online. 👀
When you go for a drink, check for drips at the sink! Many faucet leaks can also be easily fixed by tightening the fitting or replacing an inexpensive O-ring. Other tips: bit.ly/4hnZ6Io. #FixALeak
You can be a leak detective outside of the bathroom too! In the kitchen, check your faucet gaskets and washers. Pooling water underneath dishwashers and refrigerators with ice makers could indicate a supply line leak. #FixALeak
Start saving at the tap! Replace the old aerators in your bathroom faucets with WaterSense labeled models. For just a few dollars and a few minutes, you can save 700 gallons of water per year plus the energy to heat that water.
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Yesterday, we checked toilets for #FixALeak Week, but there are other culprits in the bathroom that may have a leak! Dripping faucets and leaking showerheads can be easily fixed and help save water and money on your water bill. Get help at medfordwater.org/leaks or epa.gov/watersense.
Make sure to take advantage of our rebates! We offer a rebate program that will give you a credit of up to $85 per toilet when you purchase a low-flush model with the WaterSense label. We also have rebates for smart irrigation controllers and lawn replacement. medfordwater.org/rebates
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Don’t flush money down the drain! If you do need to replace an entire toilet, look for the WaterSense logo. With WaterSense certified toilets, you’ll flush about 70% less water than one installed prior to 1994, and 20% less than the current standard 1.6 gallon per flush toilet. You might find that you’ll save even more since hidden leaks in old toilets are very common. bit.ly/3K6kLHy #FixALeak
Come see our Water Efficiency Team today, March 18th, at Lowe`s Home Improvement in Medford as we provide consumers with information about finding and fixing common leaks, as well as information about water efficient products.
We`ll be there until 2 p.m., but if you miss us, we`ll also be at Grover Electric and Plumbing Supply in Medford on Friday, March 20th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! #FixALeak
If your toilet does have a leak, the culprit may be the flapper!
Over time, this rubber part in the toilet tank decays and should be replaced every five years. It`s a relatively easy DIY project that will pay for itself in no time. Take a photo inside your tank to make sure you get the right one at the hardware store. #FixALeak
This #FixALeak Week, take five minutes and put your toilet to the test. Place a few drops of food coloring in the tank (not the bowl) and wait five minutes.
If color appears in the bowl, your toilet probably has a leak. Be sure to flush afterwards to avoid staining!
The weather is beautiful, but your lawn isn’t ready for regular watering just yet! The cooler evening temperatures in Southern Oregon and retained soil moisture are still doing the work for you, not to mention that rain is in the forecast over the next 10 days.
It IS the perfect time to check your sprinkler system for needed repairs or adjustments BEFORE the watering season, to look for damage that can cause excessive water usage. Go to bit.ly/4bhtGUm for easy-to-follow tips and other resources.
You don’t need a leprechaun to find hidden water leaks...Just follow the “drip” to your pot of gold! ☘️ In five minutes, you can search for water leaks and reduce waste.
Many common leaks--such as worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and leaking showerheads--are easy to fix. Go to medfordwater.org/leaks for tips. #FixALeak