2023

      Houston Public Works 2023 Fix a Leak Week Campaign

      Are you ready to chase down leaks? Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide.
       
      Each year Houston Public Works partners with the Environmental Protection Agency and their WaterSense program to participate in the Fix a Leak Week campaign. Fix a Leak Week events happen from coast to coast and are all geared to empower you how to find and fix household leaks.

      This year Houston Public Works is partnering with Dallas Water Utilities, Fort Worth Water, the City of Frisco, San Antonio Water System, North Texas Municipal Water District, and Tarrant Regional Water District to bring together a virtual class line-up featuring some of the leaders in the leak repair industry and providing comprehensive information about repairing simple water leaks. This is a DIY event you will not want to miss! Use the links below to register now!
       
      PART 1:  INDOOR LEAK REPAIR - (Tuesday, March 21 from 6 p.m.–7:00 p.m.)

      Register here! Select participants who complete the survey at the end of the program may get a special gift—first come, first serve, while supplies last—attend the program to learn more!
      This event will cover:
      •    Tools needed for common fixes
      •    Detecting leaks
      •    Emergency water shut-offs
      •    How to check your toilet for leaks
      •    Easily fixing common toilet issues
      •    Replacing a leaking fixture
      •    Repairing a leaking faucet
      •    Question and answer segments with indoor leak professionals
      •    And more!

      PART 2:  OUTDOOR IRRIGATION LEAK REPAIR – (Thursday, March 23 from 6 p.m.–7:00 p.m.)

      Register here!  Select participants who complete the survey at the end of the program may get a special gift—first come, first serve, while supplies last—attend the program to learn more!

      This event will cover:
      •    Irrigation quick fixes
      •    All the parts of a typical home sprinkler system
      •    How to adjust sprinkler heads and maintain your system
      •    How to check your system for leaks
      •    Fixing a leaky outdoor faucet
      •    Pool leaks
      •    How to make easy DIY repairs
      •    Question and answer segments with irrigation professionals
      •    And more!

      Fix A Leak Virtue Workshop Series

       

      2022

      Houston Public Works 2022 Fix a Leak Week Campaign

      In 2022, Houston Public Works partnered with Dallas, Fort Worth, Round Rock, and Tarrant Regional Water District to offer two virtual Fix a Leak Week workshops. Citizens from all over the state could log in to learn how to fix simple plumbing problems, detect and patch leaks in their own home, and receive information about how to conserve water using water-efficient fixtures.

      Check out the video recordings of the 2022 Fix a Leak week Workshops.

      Indoor Leak Detection and Repair

      Outdoor Irrigation Leak Detection and Repair