Conserving Water in the Bathroom

These days, many areas of the United States often run low on water due to severe drought conditions. Suwanee knows about the importance of water conservation very well. However, in areas that haven’t recently suffered from drought, it can be very easy to take water for granted. Many homeowners allow water to run freely from sink faucets, showerheads, and through toilets for extended and unnecessary periods of time.

While you may not run out of water, you may find yourself running low on money for your water bill. If you knew how much money could be saved by simply taking a few steps or purchasing some plumbing upgrades designed to conserve water, you would take water conservation just as seriously as residents in drought-stricken areas.

These options for your bathroom explain several ways to conserve water and save money:

1. Check and repair all leaks

You may not think a leaky faucet or running toilet wastes a lot of water, but you’d be surprised to see how many gallons of water these problems waste on a monthly and yearly basis. Additionally, allowing a leak to continue could lead to larger problems in the future, causing more damage and further expenses.

Fix all leaks as soon as they are discovered, and look for signs of leaks in other areas of the house to ensure there are no problems with your internal plumbing.

Even when there are no leaks, a normal family of four can utilize 400 gallons of water each day. Toilet flushing equates to a large portion of this water consumption which wastes 7-8 gallons with every flush. Typically only about 1.5-2 gallons are required. The second biggest cause of water consumption in a home is from the shower.

Now that you’ve seen the bathroom can be the largest cause of water consumption, you can explore other options for upgrading your fixtures with those that help to conserve water.

2. Low flow toilets

There are a variety of high-efficiency, low flow toilets that conserve water by using much less water per flush (while still being effective in removing waste). Typically, any of the low flow toilets available will utilize 1.3-2.5 gallons of water per flush. A popular model is the dual button toilet, which lets you use less water for liquid waste, and slightly more water for solid waste. Low flow toilets will go a long way towards reducing unnecessary water consumption.

3. Low-flow showerheads

These specially designed showerheads come in a wide range of styles and provide a steady, strong stream while using less water without sacrificing water pressure or flow. Economical and easy to install, low-flow showerheads conserve water and usually reduce consumption in the shower by half.

4. Faucet Aerators

Adding a faucet aerator to your sink is another very economical way to conserve water as and reduce your water bill. The aerator works by mixing together water and air, which enables a smooth, steady flow without using as much water. Since a sink that is left running while doing activities such as shaving or brushing your teeth can use up to five gallons of water per minute, a sink aerator is a smart and economical choice for conserving water in the bathroom.

If you are interested conserving water or would like more information, contact your trusted Suwanee plumbing company, Progressive Plumbing! Our local plumbers can inspect your home and help you decide which options are best for your bathroom.