One such part that can create problems is the toilet flapper. The toilet flapper is essentially the disk, ball, or rubber seal that closes the opening in the base of the toilet tank to prevent ...

A toilet flapper is a key piece of the appliance's design. A failing flapper is a common reason for leaks, and you should never ignore such problems as they can lead to wasted water and a ...

It's best to understand toilets come in various sizes and gallons per flush. Today's standard is 1.6 gallons, but older ...

“Leaks can run, but they can’t hide,” says the Fix a Leak page on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, website.

Mesa promotes Fix a Leak Week to combat water waste and encourage residents and businesses to repair leaks, potentially ...

Leaky faucet? Running toilet? High water bill? Inthe United States, more than 1 trillion gallons of water is wasted yearly ...

Toilets are a primary culprit for water loss because the rubber on toilet flappers (e.g., valve seal) can wear out, causing thousands of gallons to escape from the tank to the bowl or the toilet ...

Jordan Stokes, Marketing Coordinator, Waterworks, City of Newport News, shared some common issues like dripping faucets, worn toilet flappers, and leaking valves and offered some tips to help you ...

Lift the flapper valve so some water flows into the toilet bowl. If the water goes back down on its own, you won’t have to do anything else. Otherwise, you’ll have to get plunging. You’ll ...

The Department of Water Supply, Hawaii County, is celebrating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s annual “Fix a Leak ...

Nephew wandered off and soon returned with a bright smile. He had used the paper clip in the facility's innards so that it would no longer be necessary to hold down the flusher for an extended time.