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A faucet that drips once per second wastes more than how much water per year?

More than 3,000 gallons.

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  1. About 30 gallons
  2. More than 3,000 gallons ✔
  3. About 300 gallons

Why: EPA WaterSense says a leaky faucet dripping at one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year. That is enough for more than 180 showers.

Huh, didn't know that: Old, worn faucet washers and gaskets frequently cause leaks.

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Answer: More than 3,000 gallons. EPA WaterSense says a leaky faucet dripping at one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year. That is enough for more than 180 showers.

  1. EPA WaterSense: Fix a Leak Week www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week
    A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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