The increase in the cost of utilities occurs with enviable regularity. But zealous owners have already learned to save resources and keep the amount of monthly payments "in their hands." How? It is possible, for example, to significantly reduce water consumption.
Do not drip
Economical water consumption and improved plumbing system can reduce consumption by 2 times.
• If you shorten your shower time, you can reduce your water consumption by 3000 liters per month (1 minute of shower equals 23 liters).
• Leaking tap adds 2000 liters to the flow. Troubleshoot plumbing problems as soon as they arise.
• Make it a rule to collect every drop, even as you wait for the water to turn from hot to cold. These "accumulations" can be used to water the plants.
• If the toilet flush design allows, use only half the volume of the cask, so you can save up to 8 liters with each flush in the toilet.
• Switch on the washing machine only when you have filled up a full load of laundry. Some models waste more than 240 liters of water per wash, and by reducing this number, you will significantly reduce consumption. Follow the same principle when using the dishwasher.
• Wash dishes, fruits and vegetables in the sink, not under running water. Use the plug for hygienic procedures - brushing your teeth and shaving.
• Washing the machine with a hose is an obvious waste, because the same result can be achieved with a bucket and a sponge.
Equipment
At special outlets, you can purchase accessories that help save water.
• Replace conventional taps with lever mixers equipped with flow controllers.
• It is better to install a separate flush in the toilet. The best option for saving water is a recirculation system, which allows you to reuse the water. Coarsely cleaned water used in the shower, for example, will serve as a flush in the toilet.
• When choosing household appliances, give preference to a high level of water saving - class A appliances. Appliances marked with E consume the most water. And a special shower head can save you more than 50,000 liters a year!
Country savings
For owners of cottages and summer cottages, there are simple ways to save on water costs.
• Reducing the frequency of watering will not only save you money, but will also stimulate plant root growth.
• Water only during cooler hours of the day - morning or evening.
• Clean garden paths and walkways with a bucket and mop, not a hose.
• Install a reservoir on site to collect rainwater, which not only can, but also needs to be used to water the garden or vegetable garden.
Humanity treats water as something self-evident and does not consider it necessary to save this precious resource. In fact, its quantity has already noticeably decreased and continues to decline, so that very soon real wars may unfold for the possession of water. Let's keep this in mind
