SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (AP) -- Illinois officials are urging consumers to stop leaky faucets during "Fix a Leak Week" next week.
The Illinois Commerce Commission says minor water leaks waste more than one trillion gallons in U.S. homes annually.
Commissioner Erin O'Connell-Diaz says each home can contributed 10,000 gallons of wasted water a year -- enough to fill a backyard swimming pool.
The initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
It aims to save consumers money and save water for future generations.
The ICC and the EPA's "WaterSense" program offer tips on finding household leaks, including checking faucet washers and gaskets for wear and replacing worn out toilet flappers.
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On the Net: www.epa.gov/watersense/fixaleak
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