Low flow shower heads can cost as little as $10 but can save up to $265 per year. They can reduce flow to as little as 1.5 gallons per minute, which is much more water efficient than the old ones that use up to 5.5 gallons per minute, all without sacrificing water pressure! Since … [Read more...] about Cut the shower flow to save $265/year
Switch to a low-flow toilet
Low flow toilets generally use less than two gallons per flush, compared to water-guzzling older models which can use five to seven gallons per flush. Over a year, that's a savings of around 7,000 gallons which can save you $50 to $100 annually (and $2,000 over the … [Read more...] about Switch to a low-flow toilet
Go with an ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher and washing machine, and only run it when full
When buying a new dishwasher or washing machine, look for the ENERGY STAR rating. These will be more energy and water-efficient, saving money on water and electric bills. For dishwashers, skip pre-rinsing to save water and only run the dishwasher when it is full. For the washing … [Read more...] about Go with an ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher and washing machine, and only run it when full
Fix drippy sinks and leaky faucets
Drippy faucets are a sneaky money-drainer. More than 500 gallons of water per year are wasted on a faucet with a leak of 20 drips per minute (figure out your drip wastage at the U.S. Geological Survey website). These drips are usually caused by warping or other damage to a small … [Read more...] about Fix drippy sinks and leaky faucets
Aerate the faucets
Faucet aerators are an inexpensive but efficient way for saving water. They screw on to the bottom of faucets to reduce water flow, with no reduction in water pressure. Look at your faucets to see if aerators are already installed - they will have their flow imprinted on the … [Read more...] about Aerate the faucets