Easy Ways to Cut Water Usage
As conservation of natural resources become more important in today’s world, one of the major topics of discussion has been water usage. While in households where several people live, this sounds like a difficult task, in reality cutting water usage is much easier than many people think.
Whether it’s in the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room, people everywhere can discover numerous ways to reduce their water usage.
Showers Rather Than Baths
While it may be very relaxing to soak in a tub of hot water, the truth is taking a bath uses much more water than showering. According to experts, showers use only one-third as much water as a bath.
And to save even more water, installing a low-flow shower-head can save anywhere from 1-4 gallons of water per shower, which can create substantial savings over time.
Cut Off the Water and Fix Those Leaks
One of the biggest ways people waste water is by keeping the water running in the sink while shaving or brushing their teeth. Instead, only cut on the water when necessary, such as when rinsing one’s toothbrush or razor.
By doing so, this can save up to an additional three gallons of water. In addition, fixing any leaks the sink may have can also eliminate water that may be wasted.
New Toilets and Washing Machines
With many people renovating their bathrooms today, it’s often been the perfect time to install a new toilet that is much more efficient. In many homes that have toilets made prior to 1993, the toilet uses about 3.5 gallons of water per flush.
However, with today’s newer, efficient models, water usage is reduced to a range between 1.3-1.6 gallons per flush. And for people who want to go even further when cutting their water usage, some manufacturers now offer toilets that use less than one gallon of water per flush, which can save as much as 40 percent on monthly water bills.
Along with this, washing machines use vast amounts of water when used. However, many people make the mistake of washing several small loads of laundry per week, rather than one large load.
As a result, tremendous amounts of water are wasted time and time again. By waiting until the washing machine can be filled up with a full load of clothes, people can save up to 50 percent of the amount of water they had previously been using.
Put savings in your pocket this month by cutting the water usage in your  home. Call NixCo Plumbing today at (513) 398-5907, and see how much you can save this month.