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Step 1
Install low-flow showerheads. Some of these showerheads come with a pause button and are very cost effective. You will save around 50 – 70% of your current water consumption. This alone will impact your water bill.
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Step 2
When you brush your teeth, do you let the water run? This is a habit that many people seem to have. I am guilty of this myself. Most faucets waste around 2 gallons of water every minute. Instead of letting this water run down the drain, turn off the faucet and save.
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Step 3
Water your lawn in the morning during the summer. Evaporation is at its lowest during the early morning hours (8am – 12pm) because temperatures are at their lowest. This is the most effective way too save water if not your grass.
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Step 4
Try and avoid washing your own car. Go to a car wash and use the automatic washer. They use less water than you would in your driveway. Also it’s their water bill not yours that is adding up.
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Step 5
Fix all of your leaky faucets. They waste water slowly over time. This might not impact your life much but over time that constant dripping can add up.
Comments
miasavc said
on 12/21/2008 These are very practical suggestions on water conservation! We always try our best to conserve water at home. Turning off the faucet when brushing the teeth is one of them. It helps lower our water bill at the same time it feels great to be able to help a little bit in conserving this valuable resource.