Fix a Leak Sweepstakes
FIX A LEAK SWEEPSTAKES 2026
Held in partnership with EPA's annual Fix a Leak Week
Thank you to all who took part in this year's Fix a Leak Sweepstakes in March. Thanks to the efforts of IRWD customers tracking down water leaks, we've potentially saved almost 8,000 gallons of water a day.
By the numbers
—168 total sweepstakes entries received
—61 total leaks found
—39 toilet leaks reported
—4 broken sprinklers reported
—7 faucet links reported
—11 other links reported
Congratultions to the 2026 winners:
—Sarah Kao
—Kin Pong
—Wendy Lee
—Eric Carter
—David Joseph
—Wenting Tan
—Charlotte Hsu
—Jo Bacon
“One of the most effective ways to save water is fixing leaks in your home,” said IRWD water efficiency expert Brianna Smith. “We’re proud so many District customers took part in this year’s sweepstakes, supporting a sustainable water supply for our community.”
Customers are encouraged to test their toilets for hidden leaks year-round. See below for tips and advice.
Find water efficiency advice and information on rebates at IRWD.com/savewater.
HOW TO TEST YOUR TOILET FOR A LEAK — AND FIX IT
A toilet leak can waste a lot of water and that costs you a lot of money. But don’t despair. Finding and fixing toilet leaks is pretty simple. Let’s break it down.
Download an instructional PDF (Spanish and Chinese versions available), or follow the simple steps below.
STEP 1:
Get some dye.
Stop by the IRWD headquarters at 15600 Sand Canyon Ave. during business hours to pick up some tablets.
STEP 2:
Drop the dye tablet into your toilet tank.
Remove the tank lid from your toilet, drop in the dye tablet or a few drops of food coloring, then wait 10 minutes (don't flush!). If any color shows up in the bowl, you’ve got a leak.
Note: Make sure to flush your toilet once your test is complete to avoid staining the bowl.
STEP 3:
Replace the flapper or inflow valve.
To fix the leak, visit your local hardware store and get a toilet repair kit. The nice person in the store can show you how simple it is. More than likely your leak was caused by a worn flapper or inflow valve, both of which are easy DIY projects.
For a more detailed explanation, watch our "How to check your toilet for leaks" video.
