CONSERVATION CORNER

WATER CONSERVATION INDOORS

Whether considering residences or businesses, the majority of indoor water use occurs in bathrooms. The main sources are toilets, showers, or sink faucets. Thus, it is very important to make sure that all of these appliances are retrofitted to the latest low water-use standards. The next most important issue is to identify and repair all leaks. Toilets and faucets that leak waste an incredible amount of water each year. While leaking faucets are easy to detect, toilet leaks are much more difficult to see. Toilets can be tested for leaks by adding food coloring or dye to the storage tank and looking for color to appear in the bowl prior to flushing. We all need to be aware of conserving water. Please contribute by doing your part with retrofitting and checking for leaks.

Indoor Conservation Tips:

Showerheads/bathtubs - fix all leaks, shower rather than taking a bath, make sure showerheads are low-flow (2.0 gallons/minute or less).

Sink faucets - fix all leaks, make sure aerators are installed and working properly, never run water when it isn't needed.

Toilets - test for and fix all leaks, retrofit with low flush toilets or displace a portion of the toilet tank volume with water bags or bottles.

Washing machines and dishwashers - run only when there is a full load, replace older machines with water and energy efficient newer models.

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