Many people know the importance of water, but they still use more water than they need to at home. With rising water costs in Perth, it makes sense to take some simple steps to reduce water consumption. Consider these tips below:
The following are tips for saving water at home:
Kitchen
A lot of water is normally used in the kitchen to wash fruits and vegetables, cooking and dish-washing. The kitchen is the one place you can deliberately choose to use less water whether it’s in food preparation or washing dishes. The following are some water-saving tips you may want to consider:
- Use less dish-washing liquid as this will reduce the amount of water you need to rinse the dishes
- Do not run water on in the sink to thaw frozen foods such as frozen meat; this should be done in the microwave or inside the fridge with appropriate temperature settings
- Do not drain used water in the sink when there might be another use for it, such as watering plants in the garden or cleaning something else
- When rinsing dishes, run water into the sink then close the tap before you start rinsing the dishes; you will use less water than rinsing dishes under a running tap
- Never wash fruits and veggies under a running tap; you should instead fill the sink halfway to wash these food items
Reduce the flow rate of your tap and turn off if not in use.
Bathroom
Warm baths and showers are always enjoyable. That is why people normally spend a lot of time in the shower. However, this can increase your water bill significantly. To save water in the bathroom, you may want to consider the following tips:
- Install a low-flow shower head (it has many small holes that release less water without affecting the quality of the shower)
- Install AAA-rated toilets, which use two-thirds less water than normal toilets
- Do not flush the toilet unnecessarily
- Fix water leaks in the flushing unit promptly
- Turn off the shower to lather-up when you shower
Save gallons of water by using sprinkler for your landscape.
Garden
Plants need a lot of water to grow. This is especially the case during the hotter months in Perth.
- Redirect grey-water from the kitchen sink, bathroom and other sinks around the house to the garden
- Water the garden early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid water losses through evaporation
- Plant drought-tolerant garden plants and grass varieties to reduce water consumption
- Collect and store rainwater in a tank for use in the garden
- Do not water the garden too often
Conclusion
Studies show that implementing some simple water saving tips and save a lot of money over time. If you need help updating to energy efficient taps, toiled, hot water systems or installing a grey-water recycling system, talk to the licensed Perth Plumbers at West End Plumbing. Contact us today.
