California American Water Offers Leak-Saving Tips for Fix a Leak Week

The utility provider shares practical advice to help customers locate and address common household leaks.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:40am

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California American Water is recognizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fix a Leak Week 2026 by sharing simple, practical tips customers can use to locate and address common household leaks that waste water, drive up bills, and strain home plumbing. The company is also investing $200 million this year to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure across its service footprint, including replacing aging pipes.

Why it matters

Household leaks are more common than many people realize, affecting about one in 10 homes and wasting more than 90 gallons of water each day. By providing customers with leak-detection and repair guidance, California American Water aims to help them protect their water, homes, businesses, and monthly bills.

The details

California American Water is sharing tips on where to look for leaks, such as in toilets, faucets, washing machines, dishwashers, bathtubs, showers, and boiler systems. The company is also encouraging customers to download its leak-detection kit, check their water use for unexpected spikes, and manage their accounts through the MyWater online portal.

  • California American Water is recognizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fix a Leak Week 2026.
  • The company is investing $200 million this year to modernize water and wastewater infrastructure.

The players

California American Water

A subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK) that provides safe, clean, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 720,000 people.

Garry Hofer

The Vice President of Operations for California American Water.

American Water

The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, with a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Finding and fixing leaks can help customers protect their water, homes, businesses and monthly bills.”

— Garry Hofer, Vice President of Operations for California American Water

The takeaway

By providing customers with practical leak-detection and repair guidance, California American Water is helping them save water, money, and protect their homes and businesses, while the company also invests in modernizing its infrastructure to deliver reliable, affordable service.