Rockbridge County Public Service Authority

03/22/2026

🔧💧 Thanks for an amazing Fix a Leak Week!

This week we checked toilets, faucets, showerheads and even workplace fixtures. Every step helps conserve water and protect your wallet.

Keep a check on those fixtures all year long - your water bill will thank you. 😉

03/21/2026

EPA's Fix a Leak Week: Day 6

💧 We couldn’t let Fix a Leak Week pass without reminding our customers that we’ve partnered with Service Line Warranties of America, a HomeServe company, to help protect you from unexpected water and sewer line repair costs.

Learn more about how this optional protection can give you peace of mind and keep surprise leaks from turning into expensive headaches.

Call to enroll: 1-844-257-8795
Website to enroll: www.slwofa.com

03/20/2026

EPA'S Fix a Leak Week: Day 5

🌊🏢 Let’s Catch Workplace Leaks!
From restrooms to breakrooms to outdoor landscaping, leaks can hide anywhere in your workplace. Here’s how to help:

🔍 Report leaks to maintenance as soon as you spot them
👥 Organize a Fix a Leak Week event to get your team involved
📣 Hang signs to remind everyone to report drips and water waste
📑 Use tools & checklists to guide your leak‑hunt
💬 Share water‑saving tips with tenants, cleaning crews, and contractors

Small steps = big savings!

Interested in Knowing more about how to fight leaks and water waste in commercial buildings? Check out the EPA's website: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week

👋See you tomorrow! Let’s stop leaks before they work overtime!

03/19/2026

⚠️UPDATE as of 12:30pm 3/19/25:

Water service has been restored to all customers in this area. Remember, you may experience discolored water. If this occurs, please run cold water for several minutes until it clears.

🚨 Rockbridge County PSA Alert 🚨

Water Service Interruption – Valley Pike Road Area

Rockbridge County PSA crews are actively repairing a water line on Valley Pike Road. As a result, water service is temporarily unavailable for customers on and off Appalachian Rise and for those located in the 345–520 block of Valley Pike Road.

update- this now includes those who live on and off Trimmer Trl.

Once service is restored, you may experience discolored water. If this occurs, please run cold water for several minutes until it clears.

Repairs are expected to take a few hours. We appreciate your patience and will restore normal service as quickly as possible.

03/19/2026

EPA's Fix a Leak Week: Day 4

🚿 Showerhead Leaks
A showerhead dripping just 10 times per minute can waste more than 500 gallons a year.... enough water to run 60 dishwasher loads!

Many leaks can be fixed by tightening the connection between the showerhead and pipe stem and adding pipe (Teflon) tape. It’s inexpensive, easy to apply, and available at most hardware stores.

If your shower drips even when it’s turned off, it may be a valve issue best handled by a skilled handyperson or licensed plumber.

Watch EPA's WaterSense Showerhead Bath Hack #1 video to see how simple it is to add Teflon tape and replace a showerhead.

youtube.com/watch?v=5osCKFzSbxI&feature=youtu.be

💡 Tip: While you’re at it, check (and replace if needed) the washer or O‑ring inside the showerhead.

👋 See you tomorrow! Don’t let those leaks drip you up!

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03/18/2026

EPA's Fix A Leak Week: Day 3

🚰 Faucet Leaks
Old or worn washers and gaskets are often the cause of dripping faucets and even a slow drip adds up fast. A leak of just one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons a year… that’s enough for 180+ showers!

The good news? Many faucet leaks are easy to fix yourself.

Don't forget to turn off the water line before you start! Check out these tutorials to help you get started:

💧AWWA Drip Calculator: https://drinktap.org/Water-Info/Water-Conservation/Drip-Calculator

💧Lowe's Home Improvement- How to Fix A Dripping or Leaky Double Handle Faucet: https://youtu.be/DX-OLwqFdHI?si=OHvt2P3n-f5AqDLq

💧Lowe's Home Improvement How to Fix A Dripping or Leaky Single Handle Faucet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHUCdqbZbEY

💧The Home Depot- How to Fix a Leaky Bathtub Faucet: youtube.com/watch?v=hX7qJJl9-8w&feature=youtu.be

💧 EPA- Replace Your Faucet Aerator: https://www.youtube.com/watc

👋See you tomorrow! Let’s keep leaks from faucet‑ing any trouble!

03/17/2026

EPA's Fix a Leak Week: Day 2

🚽 Is Your Toilet Leaking?
Want to know if your toilet is leaking? A quick dye test can reveal hidden leaks in just a few minutes!

👀Click the link below to watch a short tutorial on how to perform this simple test and make sure your toilet isn’t wasting water. https://youtu.be/CZ-ZUUvNQ4o?si=yRNrf7GOllK1Hv0K

🚽💧 Don’t Let a Sneaky Flapper Drain Your Water!
A worn flapper could be wasting thousands of gallons a year!
Check your flapper regularly and replace it at least every 5 years to keep your toilet from running or “ghost flushing.” It’s a simple, affordable fix and your water bill will thank you! 💧💲

Tip: Bring the old flapper (or a picture of it) to the hardware store to make sure you buy a new flapper that fits your toilet model. Pay attention to the width of the flapper and whether it has a foam float on it that may also need to be replaced. You can also check the owner's manual, if you have it, or the manufacturer's website for information on replacement parts.

👀Click the link below to watch a tutorial on replacing your leaky flapper: https://youtu.be/TPeViXIgOPE?si=wrCCd0zzufYpzMgB

👋 See you tomorrow! Don’t let your savings trickle away!



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If you're a Moulton Niguel customer you can pick up toilet dye strip tests at our office at 27500 La Paz Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.

03/16/2026

EPA'S Fix a Leak Week: Day 1

🔍 Checking for Leaks
The average home loses 9,300 gallons annually to leaks, and 1 in 10 homes wastes 50+ gallons a day. The usual culprits?

🚽 Worn toilet flappers
🚰 Dripping faucets
🔧 Leaky valves

These fixes are often simple and inexpensive and can cut your water bill by about 10%.

How to check for leaks:
💧Check your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter changes at all, you probably have a leak.
💧Identify toilet leaks by placing a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak. (Be sure to flush immediately after the experiment to avoid staining the tank.)
💧Examine faucet gaskets and pipe fittings for any water on the outside of the pipe to check for surface leaks.
💧Use the EPA's checklist to keep track of your search for leaks.

Finding a water leak video: https://youtu.be/7EphH-iZxes?si=hC6AX7E8WbOlv-Qi

See you tomorrow! Don’t let those leaks flush away your savings!

03/15/2026

🚰 Leaks can run, but they can’t hide!

EPA's Fix a Leak Week is here - March 16–22, 2026.

Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water each year so let’s track down those drips!

🔎Find them
🔧Fix them
💧Save water ( 💲and money!) all year long.

📅 Tune in each day this week to learn how to spot and stop sneaky household leaks.

See you tomorrow... don’t let the suspense drip away! 💧😉

03/14/2026

➗🥧 Happy Pi Day! 3/14 ➗🥧

We may not bake pies… but we do deal with a lot of circles.

🔘Water tanks are round.
🔘Pipes are round.
🔘Even the path water takes through the treatment process comes full circle.

And guess what helps make all that work? π (pi)!

Without π:
👉Water tanks wouldn’t hold the right amount
👉 Pipes wouldn’t flow quite right

So while you enjoy a slice of pie today, remember behind every drop of water is a little math keeping things flowing. 🚰

03/11/2026

Last Friday was Employee Appreciation Day, and while we celebrate Water & Wastewater Professionals Day in June, we wanted to take a moment to recognize our maintenance crew.

These guys worked more than 12 hours yesterday repairing a leak and restoring service to over 200 customers along Rt. 251. We know being without water can be frustrating and we truly appreciate your patience!

Behind every repair is a group of hardworking people out there in all kinds of weather doing their best to get things back up and running.

We appreciate their dedication to serving our community.

03/10/2026

🚨 Rockbridge County PSA Alert UPDATE 🚨

PSA crews have completed repairs on Edgewood Dr. Water service is expected to resume shortly. Once it does, we recommend running cold water for several minutes to help clear any discoloration.

Thank you for your patience as our team worked hard throughout the afternoon and evening to fix this leak!