Save the Hydrosphere
You can save gallons of water by showering together…just kidding. You can save even more water by only showering once a week…just kidding again—please don’t. Okay, let’s be serious now. Water conservation isn’t something to joke about (whoops).
Water conservation has become a serious issue in the past few years. Sadly, the issue is often overshadowed by more pressing concerns such as the burning of valuable fossil fuels and high costs of energy consumption. For the people and animals in the areas that depend on the water provided by lakes and groundwater which are quickly drying up, the issue is very much real.
There are two ways to go about conserving water. You can choose to work with what you have and change your habits, or buy water-saving products to replace your traditional equipment. If you opt to stick with the familiar, you’ll need to make a few minor adjustments in your daily routine. For example, only run the washer and dishwasher when they’re full; keep a pitcher of water in the fridge instead of waiting for tap water to get cold; water your lawn and garden in the morning when its cooler out to minimize evaporation, collect water from your drainpipes to water the garden, insulate your hot water pipes for more immediate hot water, wash your face and brush your teeth while in the shower, and wash dishes by hand by filling one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water so the faucet isn’t constantly running.
Your other option entails replacing your old bathroom and kitchen appliances with water-saving products. In your bathroom, you can replace your toilets with eco-friendly High Efficiency Toilets (HET) such as the revolutionary low-flush Niagra Power One 1.0 GPF Pressure-Assist HET, the EcoLogic 1.28 GPF HET, or the low cost Niagra Flapperless 1.6 GPF. In addition to replacing your potties, buy new water efficient showerheads that deliver consistent water pressure and cut back on water use. We recommend the Earth Massage 1.5 GPM Handheld Chrome Showerhead, The Rainfall 2.25 GPM Chrome Showerhead, or the low cost Earth Massage 2.0 Wall-Mount Showerhead for only $15.99. Be sure to check your water appliances for leaks and drips—fixing minor problems can lead to major water conservation in the long run.
