This week · 18 August 2026

Spot a leak. Start a fix.

Notice, report, and follow up on a water leak at home, school, or work.

How to try this hack

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Notice

check taps, toilets (listen for running), outdoor standpipes, and meter readings when no water should be in use.

Go deeper

Treated drinking water takes energy to collect, clean, pump, and deliver. A drip that seems tiny can waste thousands of litres over a year — and the energy that went into every litre. Fixing leaks protects water supplies and quietly cuts unnecessary emissions.