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Plumbing leaks can occur in bathtub faucets.

Plumbing leaks can occur in bathtub faucets.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.

Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in showerheads.

Plumbing leaks can occur in showerheads.
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Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan

Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan
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Properly install all water-using fixtures, equipment, and appliances such that there are no leaks.

Leaking faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water each year.
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Replace Your Faucet Aerator - WaterSense Bath Hack #2

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Replace Your Showerhead - WaterSense Bath Hack #1

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Replacing your old showerhead with a new low-flow showerhead can save hundreds of gallons of water each year.

Replacing your old showerhead with a new low-flow showerhead can save hundreds of gallons of water each year.
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Right - EPA WaterSense-certified faucets help reduce water use.

Right - EPA WaterSense-certified faucets help reduce water use.
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Right - EPA WaterSense-certified showerheads help reduce hot water usage.

Right - EPA WaterSense-certified showerheads help reduce hot water usage.
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Right - EPA WaterSense-certified toilets help reduce hot water usage.

Right - EPA WaterSense-certified toilets help reduce hot water usage.
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Right - The exhaust duct has been mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic.

Right - The exhaust duct has been mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic.
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Right - The exhaust vent duct terminates to the outdoors with a vent cover that has been properly caulked and covered with a metal pest screen.

Right - The exhaust vent duct terminates to the outdoors with a vent cover that has been properly caulked and covered with a metal pest screen.
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall

Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall
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Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub

Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub
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Right – Air barrier sealed

Right – Air barrier sealed
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Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.

Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.
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Right – Blocking was installed in the walls behind the tub for installation of grab bars.

Right – Blocking was installed in the walls behind the tub for installation of grab bars.
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Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole

Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
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Right – EPA WaterSense rated toilets reduce water usage.

Right – EPA WaterSense rated toilets reduce water usage.
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Right – EPA WaterSense-rated faucets reduce water usage compared to standard bathroom faucets.

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated faucets reduce water usage compared to standard bathroom faucets.
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Right – EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow showerheads reduce water and energy usage compared to standard showerheads.

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow showerheads reduce water and energy usage compared to standard showerheads.