Water Use & Conservation

Faucet Leak Information

A leaky faucet is a common household water waster.  A steady drip at the rate of one drop per second wastes 192 gallons of water a month.

The first step in fixing a leaky faucet is to identify the faucet type.  Although there are hundreds of different styles, sizes and shapes, faucets can be divided into two basic types: compression faucets and washerless faucets. 

Find out more by visiting the sites below:

• Don't Waste A Drop - OSE
  A PDF file on finding, fixing and preventing indoor water leaks. Faucets are covered on pages 13-17.

• Fixing a Leaky Faucet - This Old House.com
  Web page with information on different types of faucets and how to fix them