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Flow Forward AZ
A collaborative effort between the City of Buckeye and Arizona Water Company to create a dedicated water conservation program for residents.
Drip and sprinkler irrigation systems can sometimes leak and quickly cause a high bill. Leaks in the landscaping can waste 5,000 to 130,000 gallons of water. Although large puddles in landscaping can be an obvious sign of a leaking system, sometimes a leaking drip system can be very subtle because of the slow application of water over time.![]()
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If you think you have a leak in your landscape, look at the valves to make sure they are not stuck on or call an irrigation professional to help troubleshoot the issue. You can also use this guide to go through your system: bit.ly/30AQtFd
When your toilet is leaking, the issue is most likely a bad flapper inside the toilet. The good news is that flappers are cheap and easy to replace. Watch this quick video by WaterSense to learn how to do it yourself:
Replace Your Leaky Toilet Flapper - WaterSense Bath Hack #3
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NOTE: This video only contains music and does not have captions.It doesn’t have to be hard to get your better bathroom. Sometimes a little change can lead t...
#QuickTip Don’t ignore the small leaks! A leaky showerhead or faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 250 gallons per month. That equates to over 3,000 gallons of water per year!
If your water bill has been steadily increasing or has suddenly dramatically increased, you may have a leak. Looking at your water meter is the best way to determine if you have a leak. Watch this video to see the steps on how to find your meter and use it to determine if you have a leak in your house:
Water Efficiency Checkup Step 1: Reading your meter
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Are you concerned about a high water bill? Learn how to conduct your own Water Efficiency Checkup and check for leaks in or around your home in this six-part...
Toilet leaks are the most common leaks that can happen inside your home, and you can’t always hear them. A toilet leak can waste anywhere from 5,000 to 40,000 gallons per month if not fixed.![]()
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Identify toilet leaks by placing a drop of food coloring or toilet dye strips in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak.![]()
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For further water savings, explore the City of Buckeye and Arizona Water Company's rebate programs on upgrading to high-efficiency toilets!![]()
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Buckeye: bit.ly/4lOxD6c![]()
AWC: bit.ly/4bpJ6CO
