Find a Leak Day is observed on June 19 every year. It’s a day dedicated to finding and fixing pesky leaks in your bathroom or kitchen. This day is dedicated to helping homeowners do a little bit of maintenance every year. It’s a reminder to keep your home in good shape to avoid costly repairs down the line.
History of Find a Leak Day
Modern plumbing is probably the number one thing people say they’d miss if they had to live in the past. Plumbing has come a long way and it’s an essential part of our daily lives. To understand how we got to where we are today, we have to go back to ancient civilizations. Ancient Rome is probably the most famous example of ancient plumbing, but civilizations in the Indus Valley had a sophisticated water system. The Nazca people in ancient Peru also had a form of subterranean aqueducts called ‘puquios’. The Ancient Greek society in Crete known as the Minoans, had a water system that brought in fresh water, removed wastewater, and even included storm drains for overflow. The Roman Empire had many large cities with huge populations so they needed a way to bring in fresh water – this where aqueducts come in. Romans also had public toilets and indoor plumbing.
During the Middle Ages, as populations grew and cities grew with them, sanitation became very important. Gutters, sewers, and waterways became common to get rid of wastewater. Bathrooms with toilets did not exist yet, instead people used outhouses. There wasn’t much advancement in water systems and sanitation until the Industrial Revolution, when sewer systems became popular in major cities. Today, most of our sewer systems are based on those older systems of waste management, especially in older cities.
Find a Leak Day timeline
The S-trap is a key feature of flushing toilets and is still in use today.
Dry sinks were large bowls on a counter that was filled with fetched water.
Jennings installed his toilets at the 1851 Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, it cost one penny to use.
Previously, sinks had been made from ceramic or porcelain and cast-iron.
Find a Leak Day FAQs
What's the easiest way to find a leak?
Depending on what’s actually leaking, there are a few ways to find a leak. First, you can look for wet spots, drop dye in your toilet tank and if color appears in the bowl you likely have a leak, listen for the sound of running water from your toilet.
Where is a toilet most likely to leak?
There are a few places a toilet may leak from as there are several connections and pipes. The most common leak though is the bottom of the toilet tank.
How to fix water leakage under a kitchen sink?
This leak is often caused by the sink drain pipe. The easiest ebay to fix it is to tighten the pipe slip nuts.
Find a Leak Day Activities
Check around your toilet for leaks
Toilets are a staple in the bathroom and last for ages. That doesn't mean they're always in good working order. After a while, the seals around your toilet wear away and it may start leaking. Take this opportunity to check for any leaks or compromised seals.
Repair any small leaks
If you're already aware of a small and easy-to-fix leak, then use this opportunity to fix it. If it's a minor leak, then you can probably take care of it yourself by resealing or replacing worn away seals.
Check your kitchen sink for leaks
Your kitchen sink is kind of the workhorse of your kitchen. It gets used every day, probably multiple times, so it's safe to say it goes through a bit of wear. To avoid any costly repair in the future, check to make sure your pipes, taps, and seals aren't leaking.
Why We Love Find a Leak Day
It can save you money
If leaks go undetected, they can end up causing a lot of damage. Fixing large leaks or repairing water damage is much more expensive than fixing a small leak before it becomes a problem.
It's a reminder to care for your home
Doing small repairs or maintenance tasks like this helps keep your home in good condition. It's important to care for our homes.
A way to conserve water
Small leaks can really add up when it comes to water consumption. Because water is such a scarce resource, we should all work to lower our consumption, and one way to do that is to fix any leaks, no matter how small.
Find a Leak Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 19 | Thursday |
| 2026 | June 19 | Friday |
| 2027 | June 19 | Saturday |
| 2028 | June 19 | Monday |
| 2029 | June 19 | Tuesday |
