Water Saving Device Quiz – Are You Conserving Water Correctly?

 
In San Francisco, the Public Utilities Commission at times offers its customers environmentally friendly products like water saving devices. While they are small in size, these devices can lead to significant water savings, plus they’re easy to install. For example, if you install one faucet aerator and one low-flow showerhead, you can save as much as 14,000 gallons of water per year. Even if you don’t live in San Francisco, you can purchase any one or a combination of these devices to help you conserve water.
 
Take This Simple Two-Question Water Conservation Quiz to Discover Exactly How Your Water Saving Device Measures Up
 
  1. Are you saving water with every flush?
 
The cheapest water saving device is a weighty object placed in your toilet tank to displace water. Use a plastic water or milk bottle filled with rocks; marbles or even water and your tank will fill up with less water after each flush. Keep in mind that if you now have to flush twice to clear the bowl you will be wasting more water, so experiment with the size of the bottle before leaving it in the water tank.
 
  1. Have you installed low flow showerheads?
 
A shorter shower uses less water, but a low flow showerhead is a water saving device that can help you cut down on water use without compromising on pressure. Having a hard time deciding which showerhead will work best for you and your family? You can find good quality brands both online and in your local plumbing supply shop.
 
The driest nation on earth, Australia, is on front line when it comes to water efficiency. Devices that are readily available there are hard to find in the States. Still, even the best water saving device won’t compensate for commonsense habits like turning the water off when brushing teeth or washing dishes. The simplest routines can turn out to be the best savings.
 

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