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Believe it or not, home water conservation can be simple. You don’t have to make extreme lifestyle changes to save water, which can help conserve the environment and even help you save money. By changing a few small habits or installing some green plumbing hardware, you can make a big difference.

Check for and Repair Leaks

Leaky faucets or pipes can lead to a lot of wasted water. According to some reports, a leaky faucet can waste as many as 10 gallons of water a day. If you have any leaks, or suspect you may have a leak somewhere in your system, get it repaired quickly. Doing this will also help you lower your monthly water bill. We are a Plainview plumber that specializes in leak detection and repair, so we can help you save water by repairing leaks.

Install Low-Flow Showerheads, Toilets, Faucet Aerators and Appliances

Despite popular belief, low-flow appliances work just as well as traditional appliances. Low-flow showerheads and toilets can help you conserve quite a bit of water and lower your bill. The New York Department of Environmental Protection has reported that toilets produced before the 1980’s use about 5 gallons of water for each flush whereas new, high-efficiency toilets only use about 1.28 gallons per flush.

Low-flow faucet aerators can decrease your water use by half. The aerator is added to your existing faucet, which slows down the water flow and can save one to two gallons of water per minute. There are also low-flow dishwashers, washing machines and other appliances on the market that can help you decrease the amount of water you use. If you are looking for a plumber in Plainview or a plumber in 11803, we offer green plumbing solutions.

Run Full Loads in your Dishwasher and Washing Machinedrain

Instead of running several, small loads of dishes or laundry, make sure the machine is full before you use it. Each cycle uses a lot of water, so don’t let it go to waste on small loads. Interestingly, it may seem like washing dishes by hand saves water, but a good dishwasher actually uses less water. So, stick with full loads in the dishwasher.

Avoid Running Water

The less time your water runs, the more water you save. For example, you can turn the water off while you brush your teeth or fill a bowl of clean water to wash produce, instead of holding it under running water. Insulating your pipes will help your water warm up faster, so you’ll waste less water letting the shower run until it’s hot. Instead of letting the kitchen sink run until it’s cold enough for a glass of water, keep a water bottle or pitcher of water in the fridge so it’s ready when you need it.

These changes are all easy to make, but can help you save a lot of water and even lower your monthly water bill. Start making a difference today by repairing leaks, installing low-flow appliances and using water wisely.

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