Free 'Leak Stoppers' program can help KC water residential customers save money

Apply at bridgingthegap/water/leakstoppers

The conservation organization Bridging the Gap and the Kansas City Water Department want to help many residential customers conserve water — and save potentially hundreds of dollars on their water bills.

The partnership this month launched the Leak Stoppers program to provide income-eligible KC Water customers with free water-saving devices such as kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators, high-efficiency shower heads, and more.

Many people don’t realize that a toilet with a moderate leak can waste 6,000 gallons of water per month, says Bridging the Gap. And not using a high-efficiency shower head can cause a family of four to waste almost 550 gallons of water per month.

To participate, a family of two must earn $31,895 or less.  The annual limit for a family of four is $48,470.

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Qualifying customers will receive a free water conservation kit that contains faucet aerators, a high-efficiency shower heard, a toilet tank bank, toilet detection tables, a toilet flapper, and toilet fill cycle diverter. Free installation is available if needed.

To apply, go to bridgingthegap.org/water/leakstoppers. Qualifying families will be visited by a member of the Leak Stopper outreach team and provided a water conservation kit.

The installer will also check the age of the customer’s toilet. If a toilet was manufactured before 1982, the home may qualify to receive a free new water-efficient toilet professionally installed by a plumber. You must own your own home to be eligible, and quantities are limited.

Learn more about the conservation kit and other options at bridgingthegap.org/water/leakstoppers.