Water Conservation Tips for Urban and Rural Homes

Water conservation is important to every single person on this planet. It is the essence of life—at least two litres of water is recommended per person per day! And it’s vital for agriculture, food production and the environment. Additionally, water charges are becoming more commonplace, so monitoring water use has financial benefits too.

Different types of homes have different water requirements and usage. So, while some water-conserving tips work for some homes, they may not be applicable to others.

Here are some water conservation tips, starting with general advice, and then zoning in on rural homes.

This is a classic example of one tiny change making a big difference.

That one drip from a tap can add up to literal gallons of unnecessary water waste within online one year. In fact, according to the EPA, one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year.

So, be sure to turn off your tap tightly. If the dripping persists, get it repaired.

A washing machine can use anything from 7 to 13 gallons per load. And that water use doesn’t diminish much when you put less clothes into it.

The same applies to dishwashers, which use about three gallons per load. Again, this applies even if it’s half full.

So, the solution is to maximise the use of these appliances.

It’s well documented that showers use up less water than baths, but it’s worth remembering how stark the difference is.

As reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a full bathtub requires about 70 gallons of water, while taking a five-minute shower uses 10 to 25 gallons.

Landscape irrigation is necessary to maintain a healthy garden and (sometimes) produce, but sprinklers and hoses are often an inefficient process. Indeed, a recent report found that in the US, “ landscape irrigation is estimated to account for nearly one-third of all residential water use, totalling nearly 9 billion gallons per day”.

Try to be aware of excess use when maintaining a garden.

Water is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and we are committed to preserving this precious resource. Visit our Water Hub for more tips, advice, and information on water conservation.

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