Discover More About Green Plumbing!
The population in North America has more than doubled in the last 50 years, yet the demand for water has tripled. The average person now uses—in one way or another—more than 100 gallons of water a day! As a result, levels of consumable water are far too low.
All this information points to one obvious fact: Water is more precious than ever! Everyone has a responsibility to start using it more efficiently. That begins by being more conscious of your water-consuming habits, modifying your home to make it more efficient, and regularly checking your water for impurities!
Turn Your Plumbing System Green!
Taking part in the “green movement” entails recycling and reusing in an effort to help protect the environment. It also means you should conserve. Limiting the amount of water you use. But there’s even more that you can do to help Mother Nature and reduce the amount of water you waste!
Making the move to a “Green Plumbing System” is easy! Below you can find a list of home improvements and products that a “green” plumbing contractor can provide to get your home up to today’s standards or better! Some of these improvements and products greatly reduce the amount of water and energy you use on a daily basis; others help filtrate out pollutants and contaminants, so you can enjoy cleaner water.
Here are several ways you can “Go Green and Save Green”: Elim leaks and drippy faucets
1) Eliminate leaks & drippy faucets
2) Install water efficient aerators
3) Install water efficient faucets
4) Install water efficient shower heads
5) Install water efficient toilets
6) Install water efficient hot water recirculation systems
7) Install water efficient tankless water heater
8) Install whole house or point of use filtration
9) Use biodegradable cleaners
Tips on Improving Your Home’s Energy and Water Efficiency
Conserving water and energy doesn’t have to be a difficult process. You can begin living a “greener” lifestyle by just making a few small changes here and there. Every drop of water and every bit of energy you save helps the environment and saves you money!
1) Lower your water heater's thermostat to 120 degrees.
2) If you will be away from home for more than 3 days turn your water heater off.
3) Insulate your water heater.
4) Use a drip irrigation system rather than in-ground sprinklers.
5) Purchase a high-efficiency washing machine or only run your top loader when it is full.
6) Don’t hand wash your dishes use your dishwasher it uses 1/3 less water.
7) Shut off the water when brushing, you can conserve around 240 gallons a month!
8) A full bath tub requires about 70 gallons of water. A five-minute shower only uses between 10-25 gallons! Shorter showers mean your home is consuming less energy (gas or electricity) to produce hot water.
