Water efficiency can mean major savings!
Water efficiency matters for a lot of reasons. You may not realize just how much water is being wasted at your home or office.
Plumb Tech has experts on water efficiency Portland residents can count on. Read more for advice on getting more efficient with your use of water!
What is water efficiency and why does it matter?
Efficiency is a measure of how well a resource is used. For water, this means keeping unnecessary use to a minimum.
While most of the planet Earth is made up of water, only a small amount of it is safe for use by humans. This includes:
- Bathing
- Dishwashing
- Drinking
- Household cleaning
- Irrigation
- Laundry
- Rinsing produce
Much of the water in the world is too salty or contaminated for those uses. By doing your part to improve water efficiency, you can help preserve the safe water supply remains available for future generations.
Water efficiency tips around the house or office
Make sure to quickly fix any plumbing leaks
A drippy faucet, an outdoor leak, damaged pipes or other unexpected water flow should be fixed right away. If you are trained on the safe, proper method or repairing a leak, make sure to do so immediately or else contact a certified plumbing professional.
Limit your personal use of water resources
From washing dishes and doing laundry to using the restroom and taking showers or baths, you probably use more water every day than you realize. The best thing to do is think ahead before you turn on any of the sources of water in your home or office.
Upgrade your water fixtures and plumbing
Efficient plumbing solutions are on the rise. In fact, Portland residents can receive free energy saving kits from EnergyTrust.
A spike in your water bill can be a sign of a problem with your plumbing. Make sure to contact a reliable plumbing professional for an inspection if your water bill jumps for no apparent reason.
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