Eco-Friendly Living: 5 Ways to Conserve Water
Last updated on November 4th, 2024
Summer’s in full swing, meaning plenty of ways to spend time under the sun. But as temperatures rise and things dry out, it’s easy to fall into the trap of wasting water. This season, save time, money, and water by replacing old equipment and habits with newer, more eco-friendly products and practices. Inspired by Rinnai, the number-one-selling brand of tankless water heaters in North America, and their energy solutions for water usage, we’ve compiled five ways to conserve water at home this summer.
1. Lessen Your Usage
Reduce your shower time by just a few minutes, and consider upgrading older shower heads to more efficient, water-conserving ones. Also, turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or washing your hands to save gallons of water.
2. Fix Leaks
Small leaks can cause big problems in your home, but they can also be a relatively easy water conservation solution. Not only are leaky fixtures wasteful and costly, but they can also cause severe damage to surrounding floors, ceilings, and cabinets. Start by checking all the sinks in your home for dripping, but don’t forget about toilets. Place several drops of colored dye into the toilet tank. If the color seeps into the toilet bowl, you’re potentially wasting water and should get it fixed.
3. Install a Tankless Water Heater
Whether you want to save space, energy, or money, a tankless water heater accomplishes all three. Rather than using a large storage tank with water that needs to be kept warm, tankless heaters only heat the water. This means you won’t have to run the water and wait for it to warm. You’ll have a constant supply of on-demand hot water that uses less energy than a traditional tank. In addition to being more efficient, tankless heaters have a greater life expectancy than traditional storage heaters. Read more about Rinnai’s Tankless water heaters and their water recirculation options here.
4. Get a Rain Barrel
Place a rain barrel outside to collect rainfall. Use what’s collected to water your property’s trees, gardens, or flowers instead of a hose. A terrific overview of buying, installing, and using a rain barrel can be found here.
5. Cover Your Pool
If you have a beautiful pool in your Toll home’s backyard, cover it when you’re not using it. This technique prevents pool water from evaporating, preserving hundreds of gallons. If you need help selecting the correct cover for your pool, check out these helpful tips from Swim University here.
Try these helpful ways to conserve water at home this summer. For more information about Rinnai, its tankless water heaters, and other products, visit its website here.
