5 Ways to Reduce Water Waste

October 27th, 2015 Posted in Water Conservation
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Does your family practice reducing water waste in your home? Americans waste much more water than we use. There are places in the world where the average person only used less than three gallons a day of water, yet Americans use that much to flush the toilet – once! Water conversation not only reduces your water bill, it saves a resource that is becoming more and more precious. Here are five ways to reduce water waste in your home.

  1. Never let the water run down the drain. Did you know you can waste 3 or more gallons of water just letting the faucet run while you brush your teeth? Never let water run down the drain – turn it off between uses.
  2. Reduce your shower time. Many people spend way more time than they need in the shower, wasting water. Time your showers to keep them less than 10 minutes. Need more time? Then turn off the water while you are lathering up.
  3. Use water efficient fixtures. Switch to brands like WaterSense for your plumbing fixtures and appliances to reduce water waste.
  4. Fix plumbing leaks. Did you know a dripping faucet or pipe can waste 2,700 gallons of water a year? Don’t wait to get a plumbing leak fixed!
  5. Forego the green lawn. There is no reason to waste water by putting it on your lawn. Find other landscaping options that give you a nice outdoor area without wasting water to keep a big patch of grass green.

Just by making a few small changes in your home, you and your family can save thousands of gallons every month, making a big difference for both your water bill and the planet.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441

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Low Flow vs. WaterSense

June 14th, 2012 Posted in Bathroom Remodeling
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If you have been shopping for new plumbing fixtures for your bathroom remodeling, you may have noticed the WaterSense label on many faucets, toilets, showerheads, and other bathroom fixtures.  If you assumed that WaterSense products were water efficient products, you were right!  But there is more to the WaterSense label than just water conservation.

Since the 1990s, government regulations have set standards for water usage for a wide variety of plumbing fixtures and other products.  Most homeowners are familiar with low flow toilets, showerheads, and other fixtures.  Many of these fixtures earned a well-deserved reputation for poor performance.  Low flow toilets in particular earned the ire of homeowners because they performed so poorly that they often had to be flushed twice which defeated the purpose of a low flow toilet in the first place.

Since then, plumbing fixture manufacturers have redesigned their products to meet federal standards while performing far better than older low-flow products.  To encourage manufacturers to take it to the next level, the WaterSense program was developed.  Before it can display the WaterSense label, the product must be certified to perform as well as its counterparts while using 20 percent less water.

What this means for consumers is that they can enjoy even greater water efficiency without sacrificing performance.  WaterSense products are tested by independent third party labs so consumers can depend on the results and easily identify high-performing water efficient products.

The WaterSense program includes faucets, showerheads, and toilets.  It also includes controllers for irrigation systems and plans are in place to add other products such as water softeners.  For the best combination of performance and conservation, look for the WaterSense label.

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