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How to Conserve Water in the Home
Water is depleting fast from the world. According to UN reports, 400 million people are already facing severe water shortages, while many cities throughout the United States are predicted to be water stressed in next decades. The average American family of four people uses seven gallons of water on a weekly basis – equivalent to three years drinking water for one person. To avoid a water stressed future, water conservation should become top priority to all households, especially as conserving water saves significant amounts of money spent on residential water bills.
Plumbers offer the following tips to help people conserve water in their home:
Showering In, Bathing Out
When we shower we use less than 10 gallons of water compared to 25 gallons of water through bathing.
Low Flow Toilets
Old toilets use 3.5 gallons of water to flush out waste while low flow toilets use 1.6 or 1.28 gallons of water for flushing. In comparison to low flow units, 3.5 gallon toilets waste 14,000 gallons of water per year for a four member household.
Low Flow Shower Heads
Inexpensive and easily installed, low flow devices reduce the amount of water flowing through your shower by 50%. Aside from saving water, low flow shower heads increase the water's velocity so that water flow feels the same.
Faucet Aerators
Inexpensive and easily installed on all faucets, aerators limit the amount of water flowing through by up to 50%, but add bubbles to enhance water flow. Faucet aerators should not exceed the ideal 2.75 GPM value.
Early Leak Detection
A good way to save on water is early leak detection. Dripping faucets can waste about 180 gallons of water per month and 2,160 gallons annually while leaky toilets inflate water bills by up to $500. Paying close attention to water signs can help you detect early and repair fast leaky sources. As a thumb rule – when detecting a leak turn off the main water shut off valve to cut down water loss by stopping water supply to the faulty fixture.