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Water Saving Tips

Water Conservation will not only help save water, it will also save you money.

As Americans focus on water conservation as a means of both cutting their bills and caring for the environment, they’re asking plumbers how their homes and businesses can be more efficient.

Tankless water heaters

These units heat water using a heating element that produces 2-5 gallons of hot water per minute. They conserve water by eliminating the need to store hot water in a conventional water heater tank.

There are gas and electric tankless heaters. The gas models generally produce better flow rates, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Conservation-friendly appliances

Fixtures like low-flush toilets and low-flow shower heads are an easy way to help customers conserve water, and an effective one. Use the EPA’s EnergyStar and WaterSense labels as a guide to selecting the right models.

Did you know you can save....

3 Gallons a month
By turning the water off each time you brush your teeth.

7 gallons a day
By fixing a leaky faucet right away

75-200 gallons per week
By running only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher

20-25 gallons a month
By taking a shower instead of a bath

200-300 gallons per month
By keeping a bottle of water in the refrigerator for drinking in order to not have to run the tap until the water gets cold enough to drink

1,000 gallons a month
By installing a flow restrictor in a shower (will cut water use by as much as two-thirds

1,500-2,000 gallons a day
By fixing a pin hole leak (with 60 lbs. of pressure) right away

BATHROOM:

Check faucets and pipes for leaks.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving, rather than running a steady stream.
Limit showers to five minutes.
Replace standard shower heads with low-volume heads or flow restrictors.
Check your toilet periodically for leaks. Place a few drops of food coloring in the tank. After a few minutes, if you see color in the bowl, you have a leak, perhaps caused by a faulty flapper.
Listen for gurgling sounds coming from your toilet. These noises indicate the flush valve needs to be adjusted to stop wasting water.
In older toilets, fill a plastic, one quart bottle with water and place it in the toilet tank. To anchor the bottle, partially fill it with sand or any heavy substance. This does not affect the efficiency of most toilets and can save 5 or more gallons per day per a family of four. Do not use bricks to displace water in your toilet tank they will break down, over time, and can cause problems.
Avoid using your toilet for a wastebasket or ashtray. Extra flushes waste water and money.

KITCHEN & LAUNDRY:

Automatic dishwashers and washers are more efficient if run only when they are full.
When washing dishes by hand, don't let the tap run freely to rinse. Fill the second side of the sink with rinse water.
Fill a pitcher with drinking water and store it in the refrigerator.

OUTSIDE:

When washing the car, use soap and water from a bucket. Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle for the final rinse.
Use a broom when cleaning your driveway.
Adjust sprinklers so only the lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street. Do not water on rainy or windy days. Check and maintain your sprinkler system regularly.
Water your lawn every third day. Always use water during the cool time of the day to minimize evaporation. Early morning is best, and the peak water consumption hours (4 p.m. - 9 p.m.) should be avoided.
Adjust your irrigation schedule to accommodate changes in seasonal water demand. Install an automatic timer.
For landscaping, use native or other low water use plants.
Using a layer of mulch around plants reduces evaporation and promotes plant growth. Water retaining basins also allow water to be concentrated around the plants.


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	Plumbing Home Residential Commercial Services Water Conservation Service Request	Water Saving Tips Water Conservation will not only help save water, it will also save you money. As Americans focus on water conservation as a means of both cutting their bills and caring for the environment, they’re asking plumbers how their homes and businesses can be more efficient. Tankless water heaters These units heat water using a heating element that produces 2-5 gallons of hot water per minute. They conserve water by eliminating the need to store hot water in a conventional water heater tank. There are gas and electric tankless heaters. The gas models generally produce better flow rates, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Conservation-friendly appliances Fixtures like low-flush toilets and low-flow shower heads are an easy way to help customers conserve water, and an effective one. Use the EPA’s EnergyStar and WaterSense labels as a guide to selecting the right models. Did you know you can save.... 3 Gallons a month By turning the water off each time you brush your teeth. 7 gallons a day By fixing a leaky faucet right away 75-200 gallons per week By running only full loads in the washing machine and dishwasher 20-25 gallons a month By taking a shower instead of a bath 200-300 gallons per month By keeping a bottle of water in the refrigerator for drinking in order to not have to run the tap until the water gets cold enough to drink 1,000 gallons a month By installing a flow restrictor in a shower (will cut water use by as much as two-thirds 1,500-2,000 gallons a day By fixing a pin hole leak (with 60 lbs. of pressure) right away BATHROOM: Check faucets and pipes for leaks. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving, rather than running a steady stream. Limit showers to five minutes. Replace standard shower heads with low-volume heads or flow restrictors. Check your toilet periodically for leaks. Place a few drops of food coloring in the tank. After a few minutes, if you see color in the bowl, you have a leak, perhaps caused by a faulty flapper. Listen for gurgling sounds coming from your toilet. These noises indicate the flush valve needs to be adjusted to stop wasting water. In older toilets, fill a plastic, one quart bottle with water and place it in the toilet tank. To anchor the bottle, partially fill it with sand or any heavy substance. This does not affect the efficiency of most toilets and can save 5 or more gallons per day per a family of four. Do not use bricks to displace water in your toilet tank they will break down, over time, and can cause problems. Avoid using your toilet for a wastebasket or ashtray. Extra flushes waste water and money. KITCHEN & LAUNDRY: Automatic dishwashers and washers are more efficient if run only when they are full. When washing dishes by hand, don't let the tap run freely to rinse. Fill the second side of the sink with rinse water. Fill a pitcher with drinking water and store it in the refrigerator. OUTSIDE: When washing the car, use soap and water from a bucket. Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle for the final rinse. Use a broom when cleaning your driveway. Adjust sprinklers so only the lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street. Do not water on rainy or windy days. Check and maintain your sprinkler system regularly. Water your lawn every third day. Always use water during the cool time of the day to minimize evaporation. Early morning is best, and the peak water consumption hours (4 p.m. - 9 p.m.) should be avoided. Adjust your irrigation schedule to accommodate changes in seasonal water demand. Install an automatic timer. For landscaping, use native or other low water use plants. Using a layer of mulch around plants reduces evaporation and promotes plant growth. Water retaining basins also allow water to be concentrated around the plants.


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