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Free Water Leak Help In Walnut Creek

Your home could be losing thousands of gallons of water a year through leaks.

Your home could be losing a stunning amount of water every day, costing you money.
Your home could be losing a stunning amount of water every day, costing you money. (Bea Karnes, Patch)

WALNUT CREEK, CA — The average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year and 10 percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Some leaks can be easy to identify and fix on your own, helping you save money and water. Both water utilities serving Walnut Creek offer ways to survey your home's water usage and identify conservation tips.

  • CCWD offers a free Home Water Use Survey where a Water Conservation Technician will visit your home to help evaluate your irrigation system, show you how to check your toilet for leaks, help you read your meter, and provide tips and suggestions for saving water and money.
  • EBMUD's free WaterSmart Home Survey Kit offers a DIY approach with instructions on how to survey your home and access free water-saving devices.

— Announcement from City of Walnut Creek

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