Road Closure due to Water Main Repair - Lemay Avenue closed between Horsetooth Road and Harmony Road
Resources for Fixing Leaks#
How to Fix Common Household Leaks#
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has several great resources available to check for and fix common household leaks:
Don't forget to check out the rebates Utilities offers if you replace a toilet or other water-using appliance.
The programs listed below are part of outside organizations that are unaffiliated with the City of Fort Collins. They offer services for repairs and increasing water efficiency. Utilities cannot guarantee their availability or services.
- If you are a senior citizen or person with a disability, contact the Volunteers of America Handyman Program at 970-472-9630. This is only for minor repairs, such as a leaking toilet or faucet.
- If you are a low-income resident who owns a home with a leak, contact RestorationNow at 970-460-6007 for indoor home repairs and plumbing and for outdoor work. They cannot guarantee immediate assistance, as it is dependent on the availability of their volunteers.
- If you are a single mother or widow who owns a home with a leak, you can submit a request for assistance with repairs to Be the Gift.
- If you are a low-income resident, contact the Larimer Home Improvement Program at 970-667-3232 for larger home renovation or upgrade projects. They do not do individual toilet repairs.
Did You Know?
Planting fast-growing vines is a quick way to block unwanted summer sun. You'll get results in months.
Pouring cooled fats, oils and grease (FOG) into a sealable container and putting it in the trash or taking used oil to a recycling center can help prevent costly sewer backups.
Sprinkler systems can be designed, installed and operated with water-efficiency in mind.