With utility costs rising, many homeowners want to save money. Your family needs water every day: for showering, drinking, housecleaning, and caring for the garden and grass. Here are a few simple ways to save water at home. Implement them to reduce your water bills and conserve this resource.
Low-Flow Showerheads
Switching out an old showerhead with a new one is a simple way to make everyone in your family save water each time they shower. This way, you don’t need to ask anyone to take shorter showers because less water is used every minute the shower is running. A new WaterSense showerhead uses no more than 2 gallons per minute, while the older models tend to use 2.5 gallons per minute on average. Replacing a showerhead is an easy job, requiring pliers and plumbers’ tape.
Change Your Habits to Save Water at Home
Be mindful of your water usage habits to save water in summer. Don’t leave the water running when it isn’t necessary. When brushing your teeth or washing your hair, turn the tap off for a few minutes to save several gallons of water.
Recycle Water for Certain Tasks
While recycled water shouldn’t be used for drinking or bathing, it can be used for other tasks like watering plants, washing the car, and rinsing the patio. Install a rain barrel to a downspout or save water from rinsing fruits and vegetables for these tasks.
Save Water at Home With Faucet Aerators
Faucet aerators are inexpensive devices that slow down the flow of water while maintaining strong water pressure. They push air through the water stream to achieve this effect. Install aerators on all your faucets, and it will have an impact on the water bill.
Drought Resistant Landscaping
Certain types of plants don’t need much water to grow. A drought-resistant landscaping plan helps you save water. Some popular drought-tolerant plants for landscaping in Florida include Black-Eyed Susans, Tropical Milkweed, Cuban Gold, and Blanketflower.
It doesn’t take any drastic or expensive efforts to save water at home. The above tips are straightforward and easy to implement. Every drop of water you use adds up on your water bill. By using these tips, you can save a lot of water and money.
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