Water Drought in California - How to Save Water

It is no secret that the drought Californians have been suffering through for nearly 4 years now is taking its toll on the entire state and its respective cities.

California Governor Jerry Brown has issued an Executive Order mandating that water consumption be reduced by 25%.  The lack of water is affecting people, plants and animals, and is wreaking havoc on the economy.

With not enough rainfall to replenish supplies, it is imperative that we make every effort to help conserve what water we do have.

Conservation starts at home and the little things we do to conserve water, when multiplied, can have a positive impact on the state while helping us save water and money.

Saving Water-Every measure Counts

With the typical person using between 80-100 gallons of water per day, you needn’t be a mathematician to realize just how much water is used collectively.  In a family of four that figure quadruples.

Below are listed some money saving tips designed to help conserve water and lower your monthly bill.

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Toilet?

Of all the ways we use water in the home; by far the most water is used in the bathroom and by flushing the toilet.  The average home flushes the toilet 5 times per day per person.
The old standard toilet uses about 3.5 gallons of water per flush and even up to 7 gallons.

Newer high-efficiency models have lowered that figure to as little as 1.3 to 1.5 gallons per flush.  By merely upgrading your toilet you can save nearly 20, 000 gallons of water per year.

There are even models that have 2 flush settings, one for water the other for solids.
Additionally, a small leak in the tank can waste 100 gallons of water a day.
To test your toilet for leaks, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait 30 minutes.  If you find coloring in your bowl you have a leak.

If you are not familiar with DIY steps, and need help it is a brilliant idea to ask a Local Plumber, or a California Licensed Plumbing Contractor.

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