Tips to Save on the Water Bill

While performing daily hygiene routines, such as brushing your teeth or showering, a good practice is to turn off the water when you're not using it.

There are many situations when people waste water without even noticing. As a result, their water bills increase, and they are left wondering why. Fortunately, homeowners can implement some remedies to save money and reduce water waste.

Here are some tips to help save money on the water bill.

Utilize the weather

Hygiene aside, water is also used to care for the lawn and plants in outdoor living spaces. Homeowners should rely on rainfall instead of wasting water on watering plants and grass daily. In areas with high amounts of rain yearly, homeowners don't need to water their plants too often.

However, this might be a problem for people in hot and dry areas. The solution is planting flowers and grass that are resilient to sun damage and require less water. And if it rains, setting up barrels or tanks to collect rain for later use is a great strategy.

Inspect leaks

Leaks can seriously impact the water bill. Toilet leaks are responsible for the biggest water waste in most households since they are harder to identify. To avoid creating a bigger problem, homeowners should contact a reliable plumbing service to inspect and fix the issue. The same goes for dishwasher leaks and issues with the faucets, showerheads, hoses, etc.

Choose low-flow appliances

Another tip for saving water is replacing the old toilets, showerheads, and other appliances with low-flow alternatives. This way, less water is wasted, and residents can still take their time in the shower without worrying about a huge water bill at the end of the month. If each resident takes under 10 minutes to shower, approximately 100 gallons of water are saved monthly.

Furthermore, opting for energy-efficient dishwashers, washing machines, and similar appliances will also decrease the water bill.

Turn off water

While performing daily hygiene routines, such as brushing your teeth or showering, a good practice is to turn off the water when you're not using it. While shampooing hair or soaping the body, turning off the faucet can save money and decrease water waste.

This eco-friendly solution can also be implemented while hand washing the dishes. It's possible to soap and scrub dishes without water. There is no need to leave your water running when cleaning the dishes.

Live economically

As bills pile up at the end of every month, the tips outlined in this article can help save a few bucks, decrease wastage, and help the environment. The biggest water spillage occurs when there is a leak in the house. For this reason, it's necessary to hire a professional plumbing service.

Simba Plumbing offers residential and commercial plumbing services to Phoenix and surrounding areas. We are family-owned, meticulous and provide affordable, transparent pricing. Call us at 602-962-3537.