EPA WaterSense Fix a Leak Week: March 16-22, 2026

In recognition of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Fix a Leak Week, taking place March 16-22, 2026, the Hawaiʻi Public Utilities Commission (PUC) encourages residents to check their homes for leaks and take simple steps to conserve water.

Household leaks can waste a significant amount of water each year. According to the EPA, the average home can waste more than 9,000 gallons of water annually due to leaks. That is roughly the amount of water needed to wash more than 250 loads of laundry. These leaks can increase a household's water bill by about 10 percent.

Many common leaks, such as worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and leaking showerheads, are often easy to detect and fix. Identifying and repairing these leaks can help conserve water and reduce utility costs.

Water has long been recognized as sacred and essential to sustenance in the islands, reflected in the traditional Hawaiian saying "ola i ka wai," which translates to "water is life." Reducing water waste helps preserve limited freshwater resources and reduces the energy required to treat, pump, and deliver water to homes and businesses.

You can help conserve water, reduce energy use, and protect Hawaiʻi's valuable resources by finding and fixing leaks as soon as they appear.

To learn more about how to detect and repair leaks in your home, visit the EPA WaterSense Fix a Leak Week website: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week

The PUC regulates private water and wastewater utilities across the state. The PUC does not regulate county and municipal water and wastewater systems.