How to Conserve Water At Home
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How to Conserve Water At Home
Dec 06, 2022

How to Conserve Water At Home

Looking for simple ways to conserve water at home? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together ways you can conserve water at home.

Fix Plumbing Leaks

Broken water pipes, leaky faucets, appliance leaks, water heater leaks, and other types of plumbing leaks are a common cause of high water bills. According to the EPA, household plumbing leaks can account for about 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. In order to conserve water, you should look out for signs of leaks around your home and have an experienced plumber fix them as soon as possible to avoid wasting more water.

Install In a Low-Flow Showerhead

Low-flow showerheads reduce water usage in two ways: by mixing air with water to reduce the volume of water flow or by forcing water through smaller openings. These showerheads can reduce water consumption by 40% or more.

Take Shorter Showers

Reducing shower time is an easy way to cut down on water usage in your home. The recommended shower time is about 5 to 10 minutes. Cutting your daily shower time from 15 minutes to a maximum of 10 minutes can save about 9 gallons per shower.

Wash Full Loads Only

Running half loads only adds up to gallons of wasted water. It’s advisable to run full loads instead of half loads and save up to 3,400 gallons of water annually. If you must run half loads, take advantage of the washer’s "small load" setting. The same goes for your dishwasher.

Turn off The Water While Brushing Teeth or Shaving

Letting the water run when brushing your teeth or shaving wastes a significant amount of water. If you let the water run for an average of two minutes in the morning and evening, an average of 8.8 gallons of water will go to waste each day. It’s advisable to turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth or shaving and save 8 gallons of water per day.  

Install a High-Efficiency Toilet

Unlike older toilets, which use between 3.5 and 7 gallons of water per flush, high-efficiency toilets cut this water use down to as little as 1.1 gallons of water per flush. By installing high-efficiency toilets in your home or business premises, you’ll conserve a lot of water and reduce your water bill.

Upgrade To Water-Efficient Appliances

When it’s time to upgrade household appliances such as washers and dishwashers, consider buying water-efficient models, which can use about 20 percent less water.

Use the Garbage Disposal Sparingly

Garbage disposals use a lot of water. It’s advisable to use a compost bin instead of running the garbage disposal every time you want to dispose of food waste in the kitchen.

Collect Rainwater

Unless you live in a state where collecting rainwater is illegal, you should think about harvesting rainwater. You can use rainwater for watering plants and outdoor cleaning tasks instead of using tap water.

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