Pennsylvania American Water Addresses Most Common Household Leaks During Fix a Leak Week
Pennsylvania American Water Addresses Most Common Household Leaks During Fix a Leak Week
Up to 77 percent of Americans have reported seeing signs of a water leak, according to recent American Water survey on household leaks
根據美國水務公司最近關於家庭泄漏的調查，多達77%的美國人報告説看到了漏水的跡象
More than two in three Americans have experienced a leak at their home, according to a recent survey conducted by global research agency Opinium on behalf of Pennsylvania American Water in an effort to better understand Americans’ awareness of household leaks.
全球研究機構Opdium代表賓夕法尼亞州美國水務公司(Pennsylvania American Water)最近進行的一項調查顯示，超過三分之二的美國人在家中經歷過滲漏，目的是為了更好地瞭解美國人對家庭滲漏的認識。
The results coincide with the annual recognition of Fix a Leak Week (March 15-21, 2021), a national campaign led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) each year that helps raise awareness about leaks and other water issues that contribute to water waste within homes.
這一結果與一年一度的修復泄漏周(2021年3月15日至21日)不謀而合，這是一項由美國環境保護局(EPA)每年領導的全國性運動，旨在幫助提高人們對導致家庭內水浪費的泄漏和其他水問題的認識。
This year’s Fix a Leak Week comes as we approach the one-year mark of COVID-19, when many people began spending more time indoors and water usage increased. In fact, since the start of the public health emergency, about a quarter of Americans say they have been using more water, meaning it’s more important than ever to be aware of common issues and know how to spot them.
今年的“修復漏水周”正值新冠肺炎開通一年之際，當時很多人開始花更多時間待在室內，用水量也隨之增加。事實上，自從公共衞生緊急狀態開始以來，大約四分之一的美國人説他們用了更多的水，這意味着比以往任何時候都更重要的是要意識到共同的問題並知道如何發現它們。
“By conducting our survey, we were able to take a comprehensive snapshot of where we stand when it comes to water leaks and water conservation during this unprecedented time,” said Mike Doran, president of Pennsylvania American Water. “As part of our mission in helping to better serve customers, we are using this year’s Fix a Leak Week to help people understand where and how to spot common problematic leaks to help improve home safety and support water efficiency and conservation.”More than half of Americans have experienced leaks in their bathroom (52%) and kitchen (50%). Here are some ways to keep track of some of those common leaks:Test your toilet.Place a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak. (Flush immediately after the experiment to avoid staining the tank.)Watch what you put down the drain.There are many things we put down the drain that don’t belong there. Check out our list of what should never go down your drain for items that may be hurting your pipes.Up to 77% of Americans reported seeing signs of a potential water leak. Checking up on this can be as easy as doing the following:Examine faucet gaskets and pipe fittings.Look for any water on the outside of the pipe to identify any leaks.Check outside.Examine the exterior of your home if you think you have a leak. If hoses are left on even a little, they can drip, resulting in wasted water over time. Irrigation systems can leak underground, causing mushy sod and other above-ground indications of issues.Nearly a quarter of Americans report using more water since the beginning of the pandemic. Here’s what you can do if you’re worried about your water usage:Keep track of water usage, especially during cold winter months.If, during January or February, a family of four exceeds 12,000 gallons per month, there might be a leak.
賓夕法尼亞州美國水務公司(Pennsylvania American Water)總裁邁克·多蘭(Mike Doran)表示：“通過我們的調查，我們能夠全面瞭解在這一史無前例的時期，我們在漏水和節水方面所處的地位。”“作為我們幫助更好地為客户服務的使命的一部分，我們正在利用今年的”修復漏水周“來幫助人們瞭解在哪裏以及如何發現常見的有問題的漏水，以幫助改善家庭安全，支持用水效率和節約用水。”超過一半的美國人在他們的浴室(52%)和廚房(50%)經歷過漏水。以下是一些追蹤這些常見泄漏的方法：測試你的馬桶，在馬桶水箱裏滴上一滴食用色素。如果10分鐘後碗裏出現任何顏色，那就是漏水了。(實驗結束後立即沖水，以免弄髒水箱。)注意你放在排水管裏的東西。我們放在排水管裏的很多東西都不屬於那裏。看看我們列出的不應該進入下水道的東西，看看有沒有可能會傷害你的管道的東西。多達77%的美國人報告説看到了潛在的漏水跡象。檢查這一點就像做以下事情一樣簡單：檢查水龍頭墊圈和管件。檢查管道外部是否有水，以確定是否有泄漏。檢查外面。如果你認為自己有泄漏，檢查一下你家的外部。如果軟管稍有開啟，它們就會滴水，隨着時間的推移會造成浪費水。灌溉系統可能會滲漏到地下，導致泥濘的草皮和地面上的其他問題跡象。近四分之一的美國人報告説，自疫情開始以來，用水更多了。如果你擔心用水，你可以這樣做：記錄用水量，尤其是在寒冷的冬季。如果一個四口之家在一月或二月的用水量超過12000加侖，可能會有漏水。
Pennsylvania American Water is committed to fixing leaks by replacing or upgrading water infrastructure in order to provide clean, safe, reliable water to customers. Over the next 10 years, American Water will be investing $22 to $25 billion to replace and upgrade pipes, pumps, treatment and storage. Visit here for more information about Fix a Leak Week.
賓夕法尼亞州美國水務公司致力於通過更換或升級供水基礎設施來修復泄漏，以便向客户提供清潔、安全、可靠的水。在接下來的10年裏，美國水務公司將投資220億至250億美元來更換和升級管道、水泵、處理和儲存設備。請訪問此處瞭解更多有關修復泄漏周的信息。
About Pennsylvania American Water
關於賓夕法尼亞州美國水務公司
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.4 million people. With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn .
賓夕法尼亞美國水務公司是美國水務公司(紐約證券交易所代碼：AWK)的子公司，是該州最大的投資者所有的水務公司，為大約240萬人提供高質量和可靠的水和/或廢水服務。美國水務公司的歷史可以追溯到1886年，它是美國最大、地理位置最多樣化的上市自來水和廢水公用事業公司。該公司僱傭了7000多名專業人員，他們為46個州的約1500萬人提供受監管和基於市場的飲用水、廢水和其他相關服務。美國自來水公司為我們的客户提供安全、清潔、實惠和可靠的供水服務，確保他們的生活暢通無阻。有關更多信息，請訪問amwater.com，並在Twitter、Facebook和LinkedIn上關注American Water。
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