Are you tired of wasting so much water every day and watching your water bill rise?
If you’re struggling to conserve more water and lower your costs, there are some water conversation tips for homeowners that can help.
Learn how to empower yourself to stay on top of your water usage without the stress. Here’s how to get started!
Fix Leaks Promptly
Leaky faucets can quickly cause water bills to skyrocket. According to the EPA, the average household’s leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, which is roughly the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry. Stay on top of leaks by making it part of your weekly or monthly schedule to check your plumbing for leaks, including faucets, shower heads, toilets, and pipes. Over time, even a small drip can waste a significant amount of water.
Schedule Professional Drain Cleaning
Clogged drains are often the sign of a deeper problem, like something lurking in your drains and sewer. The team at Reid & Pederson Drainage knows clogs can make life difficult and cause stress, as well as cost homeowners. Clogged sinks, toilets, and showers cause wastewater to leak into the floor instead of draining, which can all cause an overconsumption of water. Call us today for professional drain cleaning to get on top of your clogs and sewer issues!
Switch to Water-Efficient Fixtures
Just like you can switch to energy-efficient appliances, you can also replace old toilets with high-efficiency models that use less water per flush. Try installing low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators to reduce your water consumption without compromising on the water pressure you want.
Rethink How You Use Your Appliances
Beyond making the switch to more water-efficient resources, you can also make significant changes simply by rethinking how you use your appliances. Start by only running your dishwasher and washing machine with full loads to maximize the efficiency of water use per cycle.
Practice Water-Saving Habits
Exercising more mindfulness with water consumption also reduces how much you use. Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving easily saves gallons of water every day. Taking shorter showers or setting a timer can also keep you from using too much water in a single use. Even small steps, such as dumping your water bottle at the end of the day in your plants or garden, all trim down how much water you need to run your home.
Reuse Your Rainwater
If you have a lawn or garden that needs regular watering, you don’t necessarily need to get out the hose. Instead, try installing rain barrels to collect rainwater from your downspouts. You can reuse it for your outdoor needs or even wash your car with it.
Maximize Your Sprinklers
Have you checked on your sprinklers lately? Make sure they’re properly adjusted to avoid watering sidewalks, driveways, and areas that don’t need it. There are also smart irrigation controls on the market that will adjust your watering based on what’s going on with the weather and soil moisture.
Add More Mulch to Your Garden Beds
When the warm weather sets in, it’s easy to over-water your garden beds to keep your fruits, veggies, and plants thriving. Instead of using so much water, you can apply mulch around your plants to retain more soil moisture and reduce your water consumption.
Save Water and Resources with Reid & Pederson
There are always ways to save more water and lower your bills by using your water more deliberately and using cost-saving technology. You can also optimize your water usage with professional drain and sewage cleaning. Call the team at Red & Pederson Drainage today! We’ll get your drains cleaned and break down stubborn clogs to help keep your water running smoothly.