ways to save water: part 1
in my quest to help save the Delta Spelt, i am going to dedicate the next couple of posts to saving water. the following are some really good (if not obvious) tips, and I CHALLENGE ALL THAT READ THIS TO DO THE SAME!….come on- it takes a total of 30 minutes. (taken from American Water & Energy Savers)
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Verify that your home is leak-free, because many homes have hidden water leaks. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak.
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Repair dripping faucets by replacing washers. If your faucet is dripping at the rate of one drop per second, you can expect to waste 2,700 gallons per year which will add to the cost of water and sewer utilities, or strain your septic system.
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Check for toilet tank leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the toilet is leaking, color will appear within 30 minutes. Check the toilet for worn out, corroded or bent parts. Most replacement parts are inexpensive, readily available and easily installed. (Flush as soon as test is done, since food coloring may stain tank.)
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If the toilet flush handle frequently sticks in the flush position, letting water run constantly, replace or adjust it.
- check your sprinklers to see if they are pointing the right way… (or better, install drip-irrigation…they grow better BELIEVE ME!)
- don’t use water to thaw food, if you do, use a bucket and use that water for plants
note: i opted to post items that “check” your home from leaks because we had an incident at the “rat-trap” where 2 toilets were leaking..the bills were almost $300 a month in water!