As a basic necessity we need to live, it’s important to educate yourself on how to save water to improve your standard of living and maintain the comfort of the community.
On average, an American family of four uses around four hundred gallons of water a day during the summer! Here, you can find helpful ways to reduce your water usage.
With these tips, you’ll be able to learn how to live sustainably for the environment, lower your water bill, and help prevent drought for yourself and your neighbors.
Maintenance
Water conservation starts with the general maintenance of your home. Simple fixes can dramatically reduce your water consumption, so make sure you check your home for what needs maintenance.
Consider Rainwater Harvesting
More and more people are opting to fit their homes with a rainwater harvesting system.
These systems collect rainwater that can be used for irrigation, potable uses, and non-potable uses. It’s an innovative way to conserve water and can be done easily on both a small and large scale.
Check Your Overhead Tank
Take a look at your overhead tank; if it’s overflowing, it can cause preventable water usage. Be sure to adjust the water level to prevent this.
Take Care Of Your Air Conditioner
Check your air conditioner to see if it’s in need of any maintenance. Having your air conditioner regularly cleaned and serviced will reduce dripping and save water.
Fix Leaky Faucets
Leaking faucets are one of the leading causes for water wastage in the US. Be sure to check your faucets and fix any leaks yourself or by calling your local plumber.
Use a cup to collect the leaking water if you’re waiting for a plumber, as this water can be reused.
Check Your Hose
If your hose has a hole in it, water can be wasted when it’s in use. Seal the hole or replace your hose to prevent waste.
Outdoors
Cover Your Pool
If you have a pool in your backyard, make sure you keep it covered when you’re not using it. This will prevent water evaporating, reducing the need to fill up your pool as much as an uncovered pool.
Cover Your Car
Covering your car when it’s parked in your driveway prevents dirt, meaning you won’t need to wash your car as often. If you do need to wash your car, take it to a car wash, as hand washing uses almost twice the amount of water.
Water Your Plants Early Or Late
Watering your plants early in the morning or late in the evening conserves water, as it reduces evaporation.
Water The Base Of Your Plants
When watering your plants, try getting closer to the base, near the soil, to reduce over-watering. You will be able to water more plants without refilling your watering can and wasting water unnecessarily.
Install Water Butts
Consider installing water butts to drain excess water from your house into your lawn and backyard. This will keep your lawn and backyard green, your plants watered, and also reduce your water usage and bills.
Use Your Sprinklers Properly
If you’d rather not save water by tending to your lawn, backyard, and plants manually, be sure to move your sprinkler system so it waters your lawn with maximum coverage. Make sure it isn’t spraying your house or driveway.
Bathroom
Turn Off Your Faucet When Brushing Your Teeth
Brush your teeth in the morning and evening without leaving the water running. This can save gallons of water every year, so be sure to turn your faucet off.
Use A Cup Of Water To Shave
Avoid leaving the water running when shaving your face or body by filling a cup of water to wet or lather your razor.
Take A Shower Instead Of A Bath
Your bathtub uses considerably more water than a shower. If you’d like to lower your water consumption, take a shower instead of a bath.
Kitchen
Wash Dishes In A Bowl Or Full Sink
Filling a bowl or your sink with soapy water to wash your dishes is much more sustainable than washing dishes under running water. This water is also reusable, so consider doing this instead.
Get A Water Regulator
A water regulator can reduce the flow of water from your faucets, allowing you to control your water usage. Consider investing in one to conserve water in the summer.
Cooking
Measure Water Correctly
Avoid using too much water when boiling food by measuring exactly how much you need. Using the minimum amount of water will reduce your usage.
Thaw Food Differently
Rather than thawing frozen food under running water, think about the alternatives. You can save water by thawing your food in the refrigerator or at room temperature, or use your microwave to thaw out food.
Appliances
Don’t Do Laundry As Often
It’s not sustainable to wash only a few pieces of clothing at a time. Wait until you have a full laundry basket before washing your dirty load.
Like your laundry, you should wait until you have a full load of dirty dishes before switching on your dishwasher. Load your dishwasher to capacity to preserve water.
In Conclusion
As you can see, there are multiple ways you can cut down on your water consumption.
These small changes to your habits and daily routine can really benefit you and your community during uncertaHow to Save Water During Summerin summer months.
Hi, my name is Mike Noren and I am an activist for saving water. In the USA alone, we waste almost 900 billion gallons of water every year. To put that into perspective, that equates to the yearly household water use of around 11 million homes!
We waste water in so many ways, like leaving the faucet on while we brush our teeth, bathing instead of showering, and watering our lawns more than we need to.
Through my site, you'll learn more about droughts and their effects on society, how to collect rainwater and use it in your everyday life, and how much water you really need to be using a day. Remember that saving water will also save money on your water bill, so why not give it a go and help me Save The Drop!
