Going Green and Saving Money!

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In today’s world, there is a great deal of interest in being environmentally responsible or “going green”, especially in the use of water.  There is also a great deal of interest in reducing costs, as the economy continues to recover from the “great recession”.  There are a number of steps that homeowners can take in regards to their plumbing systems that will not only be environmentally responsible, but also save the homeowner money at the same time! 

A great deal of water is wasted thru the use of older toilets and traditional showerheads.  The EPA has estimated that on a typical home in the United States using traditional toilets, approximately 4,000 gallons of water is wasted per year.  This translates to approximately $90.00 per year in water bills for toilets alone.  Older showerheads use a significant amount of water as well, with traditional showerheads having approximately 2.5 gallons of water per minute flowing thru it. 

Using new WaterSense toilets and showerheads save water and money at the same time.  It is estimated that a WaterSense toilet will use 20% less water per flush than a traditional toilet, while a WaterSense showerhead will reduce the flow of water thru the head to less than 2 gallons per minute.  As with most things, the key to these savings is the technology associated with these new products, which reduce the amount of water required for the fixture to perform without impacting performance or appearance. 

Going “green” with your plumbing fixtures is not only environmentally responsible, but it is also a great way to reduce your expenses in the long term!

Posted on behalf of Find Local Plumber

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