Easy Tips for Conserving Water

Conserving water is becoming increasingly important. Like the earth itself, we are made up of about 70% water. Water is essential to our survival and is among our most precious natural resources.

Although the earth is mostly water, very little of it is actually drinkable. Filtering and delivering water to American homes takes energy that emits greenhouse gases. When we heat that water, it takes even more energy.

Reducing your carbon footprint can start with conserving water, especially hot water. Check out the list below to see how you can start making a difference today.

Easy Ways to Save Water

Low Flow Shower Head
For many people, waking up in the morning and taking a shower is the perfect start to their day. Not as many people realize that they can conserve water without sacrificing their shower experience.

Leaky Faucets
Leaky faucets - they make that annoying "drip, drip, drip" sound and they waste a lot of water. Fixing a leaky tap can save a lot of water and reduce your carbon footprint.

Low Flow Toilet
I think that of all the modern day conveniences available today, the toilet is still the most fabulous of them all. Toilets use water for sure, but you can save water by making a few simple adjustments.

Turn Off the Tap
The average American faucet uses over three gallons of water per minute! It never seems like that much when we are running the tap, but it all adds up pretty quickly. Save water by turning off the tap.

Washing Machines
While many new washing machines are being designed to minimize the amount of water and energy that they use there are steps that you can take to keep your clothes clean and conserve water.

Use Grey Water
Grey water - it sounds kind of gross, but grey water is just water that can be used for anything but drinking - things like watering plants, watering your lawn, and more.

Cover Your Pool
If you are lucky enough to have a pool, it's probably filled with water. Covering your pool can keep that water from evaporating and keep your pool warmer if you choose to heat it.

Don't Dump it Down the Drain
It's so easy to dump things down the drain or flush them down the toilet. While many things can safely go down the drain, others, like prescription meds, contribute to water pollution.

At the Car Wash
You might think that it is cheaper to wash your own car, but it's pretty costly to the environment. Taking your car to a car wash can save water.</p>

Watering Your Lawn
Almost every picture of the typical American home includes a lush, green lawn in the front yard. You can keep your lawn green while conserving water and reducing your carbon footprint by following these simple tips.

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