Wednesday, October 31, 2012

How To Save Water

By Joanne Henderson


Want to live a greener lifestyle in your home? Well, these plumbing tips can help you enjoy modern conveniences while being conscious of the environment. There are multiple ways in both your home and office where you can employ green tips to your water usage and save money in the process. The following advice will help you reign in spending by reducing the overall water you use.

The type of toilet you use at your work or business can make a huge impact on water waste. It can be so dramatic that the Alliance for Water Efficiency reports a potential waste of 30% or more just from flushing your toilet. To help reduce the amount of waste you should evaluate the use of a higher efficiency toilet model," advises Dave Paulson. Newer model toilets not only conserve water but also do a better job of cleaning than older models often using less than a gallon of water at a time.

Your kitchen and bathroom sinks are another easy way to conserve water use. More than 15% of your daily water usage will come from using these appliances. A leaky faucet can waste a huge amount of water over time and addressing these problems are easy ways to reduce your footprint. Installing a simple aerator in your home can also save a tremendous amount of water per faucet and should not be overlooked.

If you're like most people you love a long, hot shower. However, you might be alarmed to know you could be wasting over 100 gallons of water in one single event. To conserve water and reduce costs you should avoid elaborate shower heads and look for water-saving ones instead. These are typically easy to install without the need for your local plumber. However, you may want to consult with them to determine which shower head best suits you.

In addition to the topics discussed already there are some general green tips everyone can use to help reduce water waste. For example, leaving the water running while you brush your teeth or wipe down the kitchen table can waste a large amount of water. Watering your lawn is often another huge waste of water and often takes place during rainy weather. These common-sense tips can often save a tremendous amount of water waste when applied over time.




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