Reduce your water bill, and your impact on the environment with these water-saving tips:
Place a Bottle in the Toilet Tank
Fill a bottle with water, and place it in the toilet tank. It'll displace water, and cause the tank to fill with less water. Just how much water will this save? An amount equal to the size of the bottle that you placed in the tank. A 20 oz. bottle, for example, will save 20 oz. of water per flush.
Switch to a Low-Flow Toilet
When it's time to replace your toilet, replace it with a low-flow model that uses 1.6 gallons per flush, compared to a traditional toilet, which use 3.6 gallons.LAUNDRY ROOM
Only Wash Full Loads
You’ll save water, and wear and tear on your machine.Wear Clothes More than Once
Pants and outwear usually don't get very dirty. Wear them twice before washing, and you'll cut down on your water use and your housework. Now that's hard to argue with!Upgrade to a High-Efficiency Washer
A high-efficiency washer can be as much as three times as efficient as a regular washer. (US Department of Energy). Upgrade when your current washer dies, and enjoy the savings.AROUND THE HOUSE
Utilize Greywater
Save unused drinking water, capture water while you're waiting for the shower to heat up and hang on to your cooking water – then use it to water your plants.
