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Green Plumbing - Saving
Water
In today's age of
decreasing water supplies, increasingly tough water restrictions
in many areas of California are forcing people to take a look
at their water usage within the home. Even if your area doesn't
currently have water restrictions, water is a valuable commodity
that shouldn't be wasted. By taking a look at your existing plumbing
and seeing where you can improve, you can save water, money and
the environment.
Green.
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By taking care of
simple plumbing problems, you can save significant amounts of
water.
- Leaky, runny
toilets may be the biggest water waster in the home.
Click
here to see how much water a leaky, runny toilet can
waste.
- Dripping faucets
also waste water. Whether the faucet be in the kitchen, bathroom
or garden, stopping the drip will yield savings.
- Any type of leak,
whether from a pipe, toilet or faucet should be repaired. Not
only do they waste water, they are an emergency waiting to happen.
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Greener
Older plumbing fixtures
use more water.
- Older toilets
use any where from 3 to 5 gallons per flush. New toilets are
required to us 1.6 gallons per flush, plus the flushing action
is better. Some new toilets use only 1.3 gallons per flush.
- Older shower
heads use more water. Replacing old shower heads with new low
flow heads are recommended.
- Older faucets
run at a higher flow rate than newer faucets, much of which
may go down the drain.
New devices normally
not found on older systems also save water.
- Getting hot water
to the bathroom is inconvenient and costly. Recirculation systems
provide instant hot water. And advances in technology have made
some systems reasonably priced.
- High water pressure
can force water where it is not intended to be. If water pressure
is above 75 psi, a pressure reducing valve is recommended. Having
the correct water pressure also reduces wear and tear on the
entire plumbing system, including fixtures.
Water saving tips. By keeping water conservation in mind during
daily activities, a lot of water can be saved. Visit www.wateruseitwisely.com/100ways/index.shtml
for more water saving tips.
If you are looking for a plumbing contractor in the
Sacramento or Placer area, please call us today at 1-888-SLOW-DRAIN
or complete our
online request form.
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