Five Easy Ways to Cut Water Usage
With drought conditions affecting large swaths of the country and rising water costs affecting others, nearly everyone is looking to cut water usage. If you want to lower the number on your St, Michael meter, here are some easy tips to conserve water and slash your bill.
Take Two-Part Showers
In other parts of the world, it is common to douse yourself in the shower and then shut off the flow while you scrub your body and wash your hair, then turn the water back on to rinse. This can save three or more gallons of water per shower. If you shower daily, this really adds up. You should also turn off the tap while you brush you teeth.
Water Plants in the Evening
If you have a garden, watering it while the sun is up sacrifices a lot of moisture to evaporation. Wait for the sun to set before watering and you can use far less water and get the same results.
Invest in a Cover for Your Pool
Swimming pools can lose tens of gallons of water a day due to evaporation. A pool cover will not only cut down water loss drastically, but covering your pool makes it safer for curious neighborhood children and pets by reducing the risk of drowning.
Fix Leaky Taps Right Away
A leaky faucet can drain away hundreds of gallons a month, depending on the severity of the leak. That's a lot of money down the drain. A leak can also be a harbinger of a broken pipe in the future, which can severely damage your house and waste thousands of gallons if it happens while you're not home. If you lack the necessary knowledge, calling a St. Michael's plumber to fix it will save you money over time.
Wash You Car with Two Buckets
Fill one large bucket with clean water and another with soapy water, then turn off the spigot. Only use a hose to rinse the car after all the scrubbing is done.
Bring frugal with water can save you a lot of money over the course of a year. By keeping these tips in mind, you can reduce your bill and do your part to keep water waste at a minimum.
Put savings in your pocket this month by cutting the water usage in your St. Michael, MN home. Call B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C today at (763) 497-2290, and see how much you can save this month.