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E.P.A. and Delta Faucet Teaming Up to Save Water for Fix a Leak Week

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Category: Water
Type: News
Source: EPA
Date: Tuesday, March 13th, 2012


E.P.A. and Delta Faucet Teaming Up to Save Water for Fix a Leak Week

WHAT: During the Fourth yearly Fix a Leak Week, March 12-18, the E.P.A.'s (EPA) WaterSense plan is educating Americans about the importance of fixing leaks around the home. E.P.A. and Delta Faucet will discuss and demonstrate at the Ronald McDonald House what ordinary citizens can do to save water in their homes. The Ronald McDonald House is one of several organizations to gain free water efficient fixtures from Delta Faucet.

WHO: Shawn M. Garvin, Regional Administrator, E.P.A.
Carol Captis, Delta Faucet Co.
Arthur Holst, Business and Government Affairs Manager,
Philadelphia Water Department
Jerry Bennett, Executive Director for Community Programs,
Energy Coordinating Agency
Susan Campbell, Executive Director, Ronald McDonald House, Philadelphia
Bill Salas Hispanic Association of Contractors and Enterprises

WHEN: Wednesday, March 14
10:30 a.m. Tour of Ronald McDonald House
11:00 a.m. Press Conference
11:35 Demonstration of Installation of WaterSense fixtures (Photo Op) WHERE: Ronald McDonald House
3925 Chestnut Saint
Philadelphia, Pa.
(Enter on Chestnut Street)

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