Are You Wasting Money On Water?
I just found out from my wife yesterday that our water bill was up by almost 20% from previous and started investigating for possible leaks and sure did find that one of my faucets outside the house (by the deck) was leaking. I readily replaced the shut off valve and then realized that this maybe a good topic to post here. Hope that you find these tips valuable.
The cost of water is not something that most people think about. The price of water has actually risen at double-digit levels compared to several decades ago. And with scarcity becoming a serious problem in different parts of the world, it is safe to assume that the price of this commodity will increase even more in the near future. The amount being forked over every month for this commodity is not something to be sniffed at. Significant savings can be realized by simply conserving water.
Below are 8 tips that can help you eliminate wastage and unnecessary expenses:
• Turn off the tap water as you brush your teeth – obviously, this is a good way to reduce wastage. After all, you don’t need running water while brushing your teeth; you only need it for rinsing.
• Fix your leaks – a leak that loses one tap for every second will translate to 15 liters per day
• Take a shower instead of a bath – taking baths requires a lot of water. On average, it requires 100 liters. Taking a shower will reduce this consumption by more than two-thirds.
• Maximize your appliances – don’t run a cycle in the dishwasher or the washing machine until it becomes full
• Wash fruits and vegetables in a container – use a container to save water. Then, use the remaining water for your plants.
• Lastly, check your water bills regularly – when you noticed a jump on your water bills from previous months, this should serve as an alarm that something needs to be investigated on.
Aside from saving money and conserving the environment, there are also a lot of benefits related to conserving water. For example, it will extend the lifespan of septic tanks since it lowers the amount of soil saturation. In some areas, expensive expansion on the sewage systems has been avoided thanks to the conservation efforts of local households.
It is also important to take note that saving water also translates to conserved energy. In many areas, the amount of energy used to pump and treat water is significant. You can actually lower your electricity bill and water utility bill simultaneously by simply getting rid of water wastage.
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