YataLogic’s analysis
The key point of this case
Use a water-drop guide to help people notice hidden water loss and move toward specific inspections.
From official information
Officially documented uses
- EPA introduces Flo on official pages as the WaterSense mascot, water-efficiency hero and spokesgallon.
- In WaterSense for Kids, Flo guides children through things they can do today to protect water supplies.
- Fix a Leak Week presents inspection and repair information for leaking faucets and other fixtures alongside images of Flo.
- Sprinkler Spruce-Up features Flo and a checklist for inspecting irrigation equipment zone by zone.
- On drought pages, Flo displays Be Drought Aware and guides people through outdoor watering and leak-related actions.
YataLogic’s view of the challenge
Which challenge does this relate to?
Leaks and excessive watering are often hard to see. As long as water is flowing, users may struggle to know what to inspect and in what order to make repairs.
Roles identified by YataLogic
The character’s job
- Give water physical form as a drop-shaped guide
- Break leak detection, inspection and replacement into individual actions
- Guide water-saving actions for situations such as drought and hot weather
Application ideas from YataLogic
How could another business apply this?
Represent invisible waste of resources through a character, showing where to inspect and what to do next.
Where is it used?
WaterSense for Kids, Fix a Leak Week, sprinkler checklists and drought guidance pages
What could you measure?
These are example measures for your own application, not reported performance figures from the featured company.
- Which faucet, toilet or irrigation equipment areas to inspect
- Whether to repair a leak
- Whether to reduce watering
Sources
- View the official page (opens in a new tab)www.epa.gov
Source checked: 2026-09-02
Status documented in the source: Current example