4 Tips to Save Water this Summer

Drinking plenty of water each day is an easy step towards boosting your immune system and staying healthy during the winter months.
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Submitted by Springer Plumbing

Save water signWhy should you be thinking about the end of summer when it’s still spring? It has a lot to do with the very mild winter we had. The lack of rainfall and snowpack in the mountains are going to have big impacts on our water supplies. Homeowners on wells will face water shortages by the time end of summer rolls around because of our low water table. We are reminding homeowners to start taking steps now to save water so that they aren’t left high and dry come August and September.

Saving water is always a good thing, but it is especially crucial this year. These simple water conservation tips will keep your well (and pocket if you are on city water) fuller.

Repair leaks

Don’t put off getting your running toilet or dripping faucets fixed, those leaks add up. Even the slightest drip amounts to hundreds of gallons of wasted water every year. Ignoring a faulty faucet can also turn a simple repair of $200 into a much more costly replacement.

Use WaterSense fixtures

We all know we can save water when we turn off faucets while brushing our teeth but did you know you can save water when you turn on your faucet too? By replacing your existing fixtures with WaterSense labeled ones you will reduce water usage in your home and save money on your water bill. Replacing old, inefficient faucets and aerators with WaterSense labeled models can save the average family 700 gallons of water per year.

Install high-efficiency toilets

Toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of residential indoor water consumption. Toilets also happen to be a major source of wasted water due to leaks and/or inefficiency. By replacing older toilets with new, you can save up to 4,000 gallons of water per year.

Consider a circulation pump system

While standing over your running faucet do you ever think about what a shame it is to waste all of that cold water while you wait to feel hot water emerge? Waiting for hot water sends millions of gallons of cooled water down the drain each year. In fact, an average family of four wastes up to 12,000 gallons of water each year waiting for hot water.

A domestic hot water recirculating system brings convenience and savings to your home, giving you hot water instantly at every faucet or shower when you need it.

We can help you with all of these things and more to get us all through the dry summer months this year.

Sources:

http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/products/bathroom_sink_faucets.html

http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/toilets.html

 

 

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