Kentucky American Water Shares Leak-Saving Tips for Fix a Leak Week

The utility company provides customers with practical advice to locate and address common household leaks.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:04am

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Kentucky American Water is recognizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fix a Leak Week 2026 by sharing simple tips customers can use to find and fix common household leaks that waste water, drive up bills, and strain home plumbing. The company is also investing over $220 million to modernize its water and wastewater infrastructure across its service area.

Why it matters

Household leaks are more common than many people realize, affecting about one in 10 homes and wasting over 90 gallons of water per day. By addressing these leaks, customers can protect their homes, save money on their water bills, and help ensure water resources are used wisely.

The details

Kentucky American Water is providing customers with guidance on where to look for leaks, including toilets, faucets, washing machines, dishwashers, bathtubs, showers, and boiler systems. The company is also encouraging customers to use its leak-detection kit, manage their accounts through the MyWater online portal, and access water conservation resources through the Water Learning Center.

  • Kentucky American Water is recognizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fix a Leak Week 2026.

The players

Kentucky American Water

A subsidiary of American Water that provides safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 550,000 people in Kentucky.

Andy Lewis

The vice president of operations for Kentucky 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.”

— Andy Lewis, Vice President of Operations

“Visible or hidden leaks waste water and cost families money — but even simple actions can make a meaningful difference. By routinely checking common household fixtures and fixing issues early, customers can protect their homes and help ensure water resources are used wisely.”

— Andy Lewis, Vice President of Operations

What’s next

Kentucky American Water is encouraging customers to download its leak-detection kit and check out the company's Fix a Leak Week blog post for more information and tips.

The takeaway

This initiative by Kentucky American Water highlights the importance of addressing household leaks, which can waste significant amounts of water and money. By providing practical guidance and resources, the company is empowering its customers to take action and contribute to the responsible use of water resources in their community.