It’s critical to comprehend how much water your home uses currently. Frequently, your bill can reveal several aspects of your total water consumption. To help you save money on your water bill, consider these questions for yourself and our responses.
Questions to Ask When Looking at Your Bill
What is the amount of water I use in a month?
Examine your water bill first. Examine utilization month over month. A reliable source of information on typical household water use is this one: www.drinktap.org
Have your water usage spiked at all?
Abrupt changes in water consumption beyond seasonal patterns may be a sign of a developing leak. Make sure there is no water dripping from any exposed plumbing, external spouts, or faucets. Due to their vulnerability to winter freezing and contact with above-ground activity, outdoor sprinkler systems are prone to leaking.
Turn off all fixtures and make sure water is still passing through the water meter to check for hidden leaks. Please give us a call if so.
Are You Managing Your Personal Water-Use?
irrigating lawns
One direct strategy to control your water use is to make changes to your own routines. Water your grass less frequently and at night during the heat. Water can seep into the soil more slowly in the absence of direct sunlight.
Showers
After toilets and clothes washers, showers usually consume the third most water in an average home. Promote taking shorter showers. A basic timer is a simple approach to encourage shorter shower durations. The amount of water used each minute on average is two gallons. For additional information, visit https://www.home-water-works.org/indoor-use/showers.
Typical Improvements for Low-Flow Toilet Fixtures
The single highest water consumption in US buildings is for flushing toilets; an ongoing study demonstrates that replacing outdated toilets with low-flow models can reduce water use by more than 40%. Contemporary low-flow toilets are cheaply priced, perform effectively, and use a significant reduction in water usage.
Heads for showers
The majority of off-the-shelf devices are affordable, easy to install, and don’t require any plumbing modifications.
Aerators for faucets
Water use is reduced when aerators are used because they introduce air into the water, reducing its volume. Aerators are simple to install and are available in various volumes, allowing you to experiment with acceptable pressure drops.
Fresh appliances
In addition to being more energy efficient, dishwashers and washing machines that use far less water than traditional models are now commonly accessible.
Water Heaters Without Tanks
Tankless water heaters work well in places where there aren’t any existing hot water heaters or for high-use fixtures like a single-shower home. Plumbing modifications and a high-amperage electrical system are frequently needed for these devices. We’re prepared to participate.
What’s Next to Come?
Give yourself a week to study how much water you and your home consume. Start with the free changes you make to your own water usage. Next, look for modern, self-installable faucet aerators and high-efficiency showerheads. In addition, for long-term planning, create a budget for significant purchases and infrastructure upgrades, and don’t forget to combine these with improvements in home equity and tax breaks.
