Time to Track Down Those Leaks During EPAs Fix a Leak Week – March 16–22, 2026

• March 16, 2026 | Category: Water Efficiency, Water Resources

Spring begins this week, and it’s the perfect time to add tracking down pesky water drips to your spring to-do list! We’re joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to encourage our customers to find and fix leaks during their annual Fix a Leak Week, March 16th–22nd, 2026.

The average American household wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water each year from easy-to-fix water leaks. Across the country, this adds up to more than 1 trillion gallons of water every year, or the annual water use of over 11 million homes.

We want to encourage the wise use of this invaluable resource; stay tuned for tips as we track down the usual suspects inside and outside your home. Fixing household leaks not only saves water, but also reduces your water bill. It’s a win-win! To learn how, go to medfordwater.org/leaks.