Clean water is something that too many of us take for granted. For most of us, we've always had access to running water: from childhood, through our teenage years and into adulthood - water was just always there. However, while we've enjoyed a seemingly unlimited supply of water, this may not always be the case for our grandchildren or their grandchildren. Regardless of how you feel about it, we have an obligation to do our part to help ensure that we conserve today's resources.
Now, "going green" or trying to conserve Earth's resources may not matter much to you. What may appeal to you, though, is saving money each and every month on your energy bills. In either case, whether you're energy conscious or just want to save some money on your utilities, water conservation can help with both end-result goals.
Here are a few tips to help you conserve water, work to save the environment and lower your monthly, or at least yearly, energy bills.
Kitchen water conservation
In most kitchens there are two areas where water is used: in the sink and the dishwasher. Some households have auto-filling icemakers, but this isn't the norm for most households. Lowering your water usage in the kitchen can be as simple as installing a low-flow aerator on your kitchen faucet or by investing in an energy-efficient dishwasher.
If you have a dishwasher that is already energy efficient, or it works well despite being old, it may not be advantageous to replace your dishwasher. In these cases, you might consider washing dishes by hand - hand-washing dishes should use considerably less water, and it will save you some money on electricity to boot by not running your dishwasher for 40+ minutes.
Low-flow faucet heads for sinks generally only cost a few dollars, and that cost can easily be recouped through lowered energy use over the course of a few months.
Bathroom water conservation
In most households, the bathroom is the place where most water is used. Especially if you live in a multi-person household, showers tend to use a considerable amount of water. Not only is it just 'water' - it's hot water. This means for each gallon of hot water you're using, you're paying for the gas and / or electricity needed to heat that water alongside the cost of the water itself. If you lower your hot-water usage, you can also lower your energy bills, which not only helps to save the environment for future generations, but it helps you keep more money in your pocket today.
Low-flow showerheads are an inexpensive and easy-to-install solution for lowering your home's water usage. For simple shower heads, the cost only runs between $10 and $30, and you can sometimes cut your water usage in half with one of these low-end home-improvement investments.
In the bathroom you also have a toilet. While an energy-efficient toilet would be the best solution, there are toilet bowl fill limiters that work to minimize the amount of water used every flush, and that would also help with water conservation in your home.
Kitchens and bathrooms are the biggest sources of water usage within a home. Even simple, low-dollar fixes, such as installing low-flow heads on your shower and kitchen sink can make a significant in your water usage and make a small dent in your monthly utility bills.
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