As part of national Fix A Leak Week, March 12 – 18, Cascade Water Alliance and the Skyway Water and Sewer District will send Toilet Leak Detection mailers to nearly 100,000 homes in Cascade’s service area throughout the Eastside and South King County.

“Skyway Water & Sewer District residents are doing a great job using water wisely,” said Jon Ault, Cascade Board member and Skyway Water and Sewer District Commissioner in a press release.  “This helps keep our utility operating costs down and ensures a reliable water supply.  The leak detection program is another way homeowners can eliminate water waste in their homes.”

The average American home may waste more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks, which can significantly raise a homeowner’s water and wastewater bills.  One of the most common types of leaks, a leaking toilet, can waste up to 200 gallons of water a day.   This is a type of leak that can usually be easily fixed, and finding the leak is the first step in fixing the problem.

The Toilet Leak Detection mailers include dye strips and simple instructions to check the toilet for leaks.  More information on detecting a leaking toilet and other conservation programs can be found at www.cascadewater.org.

Since 2004, Cascade Water Alliance has offered water conservation programs to help people use this precious resource wisely and save money.  Cascade provides rebates to customers who install WaterSense toilets and high efficiency dishwashers.  Cascade also provides irrigation system evaluations; efficient showerhead and aerator installations at apartment complexes; and upgrades to dishwashers and other fixtures at restaurants.

Cascade Water Alliance is a non-profit corporation comprised of eight municipalities and water districts, including the Skyway Water & Sewer District, along with the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and Tukwila, the Covington Water and Sewer District, and Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District, that joined together in 1999 to provide water supply for current and future needs. The agency currently serves 400,000 residents and 22,000 businesses.