Fix a Leak Sweepstakes
FIX A LEAK WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 7, 9–11:30 a.m.
Join IRWD's Water Efficiency team to learn how to find and fix indoor and outdoor leaks at our free Fix a Leak Workshop Saturday, March 7, 9–11:30 a.m. Sign up at IRWD.com/events.
FIX A LEAK SWEEPSTAKES
Held in partnership with EPA's annual Fix a Leak Week
Would you like a chance to win a $100 Home Depot gift card? During Fix a Leak Week, March 16–22, we’re giving away a $100 gift card every day — and a final drawing will be held at the end of the month.
All you’ve got to do is inspect your toilet for leaks, send us a photo of your search and fill out a quick entry form. We also welcome photos of you inspecting your faucets, pipes or outdoor sprinklers — anywhere water might be leaking.
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.
ENTER THE FIX A LEAK SWEEPSTAKES
Now the fun begins. To enter our Fix a Leak Week Sweepstakes, simply fill out the entry form below and attach a photo of yourself checking for the leak. That’s it — just don’t forget to smile.
Eight lucky porcelain sleuths will win a $100 Home Depot gift card. And even if you don’t score a gift card, let’s face it — you’re still a winner because you won’t be paying for water that’s being wasted.
SWEEPSTAKES GUIDELINES
—The sweepstakes begins March 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. PST and ends on March 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
—IRWD will give away eight $100 Home Depot gift cards.
—One winner will be selected each day of Fix a Leak Week (March 16-22, 2026) and on the last day of the month (March 31).
—Entries that do not win on one day will remain eligible on the remaining days of the sweepstakes.
—One entry per entry method permitted for up to four entries per household. There is a limit of one gift card per household.
—Must be an IRWD customer. IRWD employees are not eligible for a prize.
—All photos become property of IRWD.
—View full sweepstakes rules here.
Entries will be accepted March 1–31.
ENTRY FORM
Entries will be accepted beginning March 1.
EARN A SECOND ENTRY
You can earn another sweepstakes entry by following the easy leak check on your free WaterInsight Portal:
1. Log in to your WaterInsight Portal.
2. On the Home tab, navigate to the left of the page and select Check if I have a leak.
3. Select Start checking for leaks to begin the training module.
4. After reading the information and watching the videos, let us know what you found leaking! Then select submit to be entered in the sweepstakes.
5. If you didn’t find a leak, let us know using the Contact tab at the end of the Check if I have a leak training to enter in the sweepstakes and so we can assist you with any ongoing issues you may be having around your home.
EARN A THIRD ENTRY
Attend IRWD's Fix-a-Leak Workshop on March 7 to receive an extra entry into the Fix a Leak Sweepstakes.
EARN A FOURTH ENTRY
Post your leak-checking photos on Instagram or X, making sure to tag us @irwdnews, then send us a direct message with your IRWD account number or street address to receive an extra entry into the Fix a Leak Sweepstakes.
Need help? Contact a Water Efficiency specialist at 949-453-5581.
