You can’t survive without water. Nonetheless, high water bills can end up rocketing your overall utility bills. Learning how to become savvy about water usage can, in the long run, save you cash. There’s no need to work for hours only to pay for water that you didn’t use.

In The Bathroom

Faucets

Do you let the tap continue running while you brush your teeth, shave, or sanitize your hands? Leaving your tap running for a minute while you do amounts to water wastage. Turn off the tap while you are busy scrubbing your hands, then turn it back on when you are ready to wash off the soap.

Toilets 

Toilets use nearly a quarter of the water in most homes. A leaking toilet can leave you with a high water bill at the end of the month. If your toilet is always leaking, inspect its flush valve system. You can fix your leaking toilet by making the flapper seal watertight.

Low-flow toilets can help you save money and lower your water utility bills. A dual-flush toilet uses less water since you can adjust the amount of water depending on your flushing needs. Installing or converting your current toilet to a low-flow toilet ensures you use less water while flushing. A less conventional way of achieving this effect is by adding weights into your toilet tanks.

Showers 

Shorter showers can help you save more water. Taking one or two minutes less as you shower can save you money. An eco-friendly approach like turning off the shower while you soap up can curb water wastage.

In The Kitchen

Faucets

Dripping faucets are a surprisingly common sight in most homes. Most people don’t get concerned when they see a dripping faucet in their homes or public institutions. You should fix that dripping faucet in your kitchen to avoid wasting gallons of water.

Adding faucet aerators to your faucets reduces water usage. An aerator increases water pressure by adding air to the flowing water. Aerators minimize water consumption by making the flow of water more forceful. Installing faucet aerators will help you use less water.

Dishwasher

Investing in a dishwasher can help you cut down on your high water bills. Handwashing consumes more water while washing and cleaning dishes. Remember to purchase an energy-efficient dishwasher that saves both water and electricity.

Exterior

Hoses 

Just wash your car or water your plants? Check on the hose line to see if there are any leaks in the line or at the hose bib. Even the smallest drip can lead to a major water loss event as it drips over a significant amount of time. If you live in cold climate, make sure to check all lines when the weather changes to see if any lines are compromised from the colder weather.

Swimming Tools 

Overflowing swimming pools can lead to water loss through splashing as people dive into the pool. To reduce wastage, fill your pool to a slightly lower level. This does away with water spillage and the need to refill your pool frequently.

Basic Tips 

Don’t just stand there waiting for your hot water to heat up. Find a bucket to save that water for other purposes. Make sure you have correctly insulated your hot pipes to reduce your wait time. You may end up wasting a gallon of water every day – that you have to pay for – by waiting for minutes as your shower heats up.

If you are wondering how you can save some cash by reducing your water expenditure, these water conservation tips can help reduce your water bill. By implementing these measures, you’ll realize the significant savings you can make as you reduce water wastage.