The term going green is all about saving our natural resources and not wasting them. .The good news is saving money on water also saves the natural resource from being wasted. Another benefit of using less water is your septic system will last longer. For more information on saving water, visit Home Turned Green.
To achieve the goal of using less water and stop wasting water here are some things to check around the home. Are faucets dripping? If so check the washers, change them if needed. This simple action can save up to 20 gallons of water a day. Stop flushing the toilet constantly. Think first every flush utilizes around 5 gallons of water per flush. Check the shower head and replace it with low flow shower heads, this use less water. Stop taking extended showers, soap up and rinse. Taking shorter showers saves up to ten gallons a minute.
Saving water is simple as a few changes and mentally thinking about water conservation when using it. Turn the water off when brushing teeth, just wet the toothbrush first and after. When doing laundry only use washer when there is a full load this save up to 5 gallons a load. Better still is to purchase an energy efficient washer that can save up to 50% on usage of water.
Outside the home water is also wasted in many ways. When washing the car, get the car wet and wash then rinse. Stop watering the grass everyday, it does not need it and upwards of a 100 gallons of water are being wasted every minute. Do not spray grass clippings, get the broom or leaf blower and pick them up.
Saving water at home will become a breeze, when everyone in the family is tuned into it. Conscious choices to purchase faucets, clothes washer and dish washer that are energy efficient will save hundreds of dollars in a year. In addition, simple actions like not running the water constantly when washing hands or brushing your teeth really adds up to hundreds of gallons of water saved and conserved. For green products for your home that will help you save water and energy, visit Home Turned Green.
