In 2009, Fix a Leak Week was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Program to educate and encourage Americans to locate and fix leaks.

It’s typically recognized during the second or third week of March (starting on Monday and ending Saturday).

At American Water, your safety is our number one priority.

So, in September, we take time out to ready ourselves, our families, our homes and our communities for when disaster strikes with National Preparedness Month.