5 Easy Ways to Conserve Water

Water conservation isn’t just about saving the planet and ensuring there’s plenty of potable water for future generations. It’s about saving you money, too, and in ways maybe you haven’t ever considered.

Nationally, for example, water bills have risen more than 33% since 2010, and nearly 14% of your average water bill is attributed running toilets, dripping faucets and garden hoses, and other water leakage problems.

So, how exactly can you conserve water by stopping or preventing water leaks?  Let’s have a look:

Water leak detection & repair

• When the average family of 4 consumes more than 12,000 water leaks per month, at least one water leak is probable. So, make a habit of checking your monthly water bill.
• Check your water meter before and after a two-hour stretch when no water is being used. If the meter has moved, you have a leak.
• Think your toilet might be leaking? Pour a drop of food coloring inside the tank. Wait 15 minutes, then check the bowl. If the water is tainted with the same color, your tank at least has a hairline crack.
• A leaky faucet takes no trouble at all to locate. The challenge is, what are you going to do about it? You see, just one drop per second wastes the equivalent of 3,000 gallons per year. The solution is simple: get it repaired or replace your faucet as quickly as possible.
• A showerhead leaking at 10 drips per minute wastes more than 500 gallons per year. That’s the amount of water it takes to wash 60 loads of dishes in your dishwasher. Most leaky showerheads can be fixed by ensuring a tight connection using pipe tape and a wrench. If you’re replacing a showerhead or any other plumbing fixture, look for one that displays the Water Sense label.

Conserving water is easy; it just requires ongoing diligence to prevent as much waste as possible. If you have or suspect a possible water leak that requires the services of a professional plumber, contact Your 1 Plumber today. Just like always, we’ll recommend the right repair or replacement solution and provide a guaranteed upfront price quote.