DOW celebrates the EPAʻs Fix A Leak Week March 17-23
LĪHUʻE – The Department of Water (DOW) joins Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami in proclaiming Kauaiʻs 14th Annual Fix a Leak Week from March 17 to March 23, 2025, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyʻs (EPA) WaterSense programʻs 17th Anniversary of Fix a Leak Week. Fix a Leak Week reminds all government entities, businesses, and residents to regularly check for leaks and make prompt repairs, the proclamation states.
The EPAʻs WaterSense program reports that household leaks can waste nearly 10,000 gallons of water annually, leading to inflated water bills and increased expenses. To be responsible water users, it is important to inspect water fixtures regularly and address any repairs in a timely manner. This ensures that water, a precious natural resource, will be available for future generations.
“Every household can play a vital role in Fix a Leak Week by simply checking household plumbing fixtures for leaks,” said Joe Tait, DOW’s Manager and Chief Engineer. “Most leaks can be easily fixed and do not require a significant investment, yet the impact on water efficiency can be substantial.”
In celebration of Fix a Leak Week, DOW is giving away WaterSense-labeled faucet aerators and shower heads at its Līhuʻe office, during normal business hours, while supplies last. Replacing old, inefficient bathroom fixtures with Watersense labeled ones can help to achieve water efficiency. The WaterSense label certifies that these products use at least 20 percent less water and perform as well or better than standard models. For example, installing a WaterSense labeled faucet aerator can save the average family 700 gallons of water per year, while a WaterSense labeled shower head can save 2,700 gallons of water per year.
DOW continues to offer free leak detection toilet tablets at its Līhuʻe office and at M. Tanaka Store (commonly referred to as Tanaka Hardware Store), all year long.
For more information about Fix a Leak Week and other leak detection tips from the EPA WaterSense program, visit www.epa.gov/watersense.
 Joseph E. Tait (right), Manager and Chief Engineer at DOW, joins Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami (left) in proclaiming Kauaiʻs 14th Annual Fix a Leak Week from March 17 to March 23, 2025.
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