These days, as droughts become more common, water conservation is the responsibility of every homeowner in Puyallup. However, not every homeowner knows the best ways to go about it. To help with that, here are three simple ways for Puyallup homeowners to conserve water.
1. Turn off the Faucet While Brushing
Although it may not seem like a big deal, most people are in the habit of letting the bathroom faucet run while they brush their teeth. According to the EPA, though, people waste an average of four gallons of water every time they do this. So, this is a simple change that you can make to your daily routine that will conserve a huge amount of water over time.
2. Inspect for and Fix Leaks Immediately
In our busy modern lives, it’s very easy to ignore something like a dripping faucet or a slowly leaking toilet. A small leak just doesn’t seem like something to prioritize. Unfortunately, those things are a major source of water waste. If you don’t believe us, consider that a faucet that leaks at a rate of one drip per second will waste over three thousand gallons in a year if left alone. Therefore, the faster you identify and fix leaks in your home, the more water you’ll save.
3. Only Run Your Washer and Dishwasher When Full
Out of habit or convenience, you might be used to running your washer or dishwasher when it’s not completely full. With your washing machine, you can select a smaller load size to compensate. So, it’s important to remember to choose the right setting or only use your washer when it’s full.
However, there’s no such load-size option on a dishwasher. It’ll use around three and a half gallons of water every time you run it. So, you should keep loading more dishes into the dishwasher until it’s full before you run it. And if you’re thinking it’d be more efficient to simply wash small amounts of dishes by hand, instead, think again. Added together, you’ll use an average of 26 gallons of water to do a dishwasher’s worth of dishes by hand—so you’re better off just waiting for the dishwasher to fill up.
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