MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012

Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks?

Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That's why the EPA's WaterSense program reminds Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year during Fix a Leak Week.

Mayor Dwight Jones encourages all residents to join with the city of Richmond in observing Fix-a-Leak Week, March 12–18, 2012.