Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) announces its “Fix-A-Leak” video contest, inviting students to creatively explore ways to combat excessive water usage due to household leaks. The contest is open to high school students and is a teacher-directed project where students can work individually or in groups of up to three. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 7.
Household leaks are a major contributor to water waste in homes across the country. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly one trillion gallons of water are wasted annually due to common household leaks. The contest challenges students to research and develop a three-minute video that educates EMWD customers on how to identify and fix leaks in their homes, helping to conserve water and reduce costs.
Participating students will craft videos that not only explain what leaks are but also offer practical steps for detection and repair. Videos must:
Align with EMWD’s brand guidelines.
Briefly introduce EMWD and its services.
Feature an engaging storyline that captivates viewers rather than simply presenting facts.
Clearly demonstrate actions EMWD customers can take to detect and fix leaks.
Maximum length of three minutes.
Include student and teacher biographies, as well as a student dedication, in the end credits.
Exclude any trademarked or copyrighted material.
Students are encouraged to think outside the box, using creative storytelling, live-action footage, or animation to produce a captivating and informative video.
The winning video will be published by EMWD, and winning students will have the option to select either a $500 Amazon Gift Card or a Meta Quest 3 Mixed Reality Headset as their prize. If the headset is unavailable, students will receive a gift card of equivalent value. The prize will be divided among a maximum of three students. Additionally, the teacher of the winning entry will receive a gift card.
To submit, students must complete the entry form to receive uploading instructions via email. For more details or assistance, please contact Consuelo Arias with EMWD’s Public and Governmental Affairs team at 951-928-3777 ext. 4894 or via email at ariasc@emwd.org.
For more information and links to resources to assist in research, visit emwd.org/videocontest.
