How can people save drinking water?
It’s a ‘hot’ topic at the moment – drinking water. However, it should always be. Our way of using water not only affects the resource itself, but also our CO2 emission. Why is that? We use more energy for hot water than we use for household lighting. On top of that, a lot of things can be improved within your household water supply system in terms of sealing, insulation, circulation and reservoirs. While a plumber or technician can help you save a lot of energy (and money), there are a lot of things YOU CAN DO TODAY, to start conserving drinking water.
#1 Shower instead of taking a bath
“I rarely take a bath” you might think now, however, this also includes taking quick showers. Use a timer, if you know you like long showers – 5 minutes should be enough. Furthermore, during this time of the year, turn down the max heat to reduce hot water usage.
#2 Turn the water off, while you wash your hands or brush your teeth
You just need to break the old habit and establish a new one. While brushing your teeth, it’s best to use a tumbler, so you don’t have to let the water run.
#3 Use your toilet flush’s eco mode
If your toilet doesn’t have this option, it’s worth looking into upgrading. There are multiple options out there, which can literally save you gallons of water – up to 60% of what you are using now! A short-term option is using just a short flush for number one.
#4 Use a dishwasher (correctly), instead of washing your dishes by hand
In general, cleaning your dishes with a dishwasher is saving water and energy. This said it’s only true if you have a newer kind of dishwasher, it’s loaded correctly and you are using the eco-mode.
#5 Use a bowl when you wash fruit or veggies
This is one of the easiest ways to save on clean water running down the drains. Once you’re done, you can even reuse the water to water your plants.
#6 Low-flow showerheads and flow restrictors
The biggest amount of warm water and about one-third of the total amount of water, in general, is used in the bathroom. Low-flow shower heads are super easy to install. Ultimately, if you’re not sure, if your system is compatible with a flow restrictor, ask your plumber. Both options combined can save you up to 50% (!!) of water and about 25% of the money for energy, not to mention CO2 emission.
#7 Use your washer wisely
Even though modern machines use a lot less water than their old counterparts, a full load is the best way to save water. If you’re still using an old washing machine, it’s well worth it to look into replacing it before it stops working. That said, a washer from the 90s or older is considered “old” and less efficient. A new washer can save you up to 7,000 Gallons or 25,000 Liter per year (!!)
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