# Save Water: Tips for Every Homeowner

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/12/save-water-tips-for-every-homeowner/
- Published: 2020-12-29T14:05:55-05:00
- Author: Eillin Delapaz

_Written by Dirce Guerra_

## Save money and water by following these tips

Most people are not aware of how small adjustments in how we save water. Water conservation
can bring serious water savings, thereby making it a significant [impact](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/12/flow-tech-home-always-bringing-water-right/).

According to [Statista](https://www.statista.com/statistics/720418/average-monthly-cost-of-water-in-the-us/),“
An average U.S. family of four [pays](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/08/water-meter-leaks-protecting-your-water-supply/)
about 72.93 U.S. dollars for water every month as of 2019. That’s if each person
used about 100 gallons per day.” Homeowners can also save money and reduce wasteful
water usage. All as a result by making easy changes in the home. So we’ve put together
a quick list of changes you can make. All [consequently to help conserve](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/04/migratory-bird-hunters-face-legal-consequences/)
water. Remember, you can also find a pro to do it for you at Porch.

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### **Some quick and moreover easy ways to save water in:**

#### **Kitchen**

 1.  Installing a low-flow faucet on your sink will help you save around 3.5 gallons
     of water per minute.
 2.  Instead of using your faucet to wash vegetables and fruits, fill your sink with
     water and wash them with a vegetable brush.
 3.  Instead of the garbage disposal, place food scraps in your compost pile.
 4.  Running your garbage disposal on alternate [days can help you save](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/01/save-the-date-international-surfing-day-is-june-20th/)
     around 30 gallons/week.
 5.  Please don’t leave the water running when doing dishes; soap them first and then
     rinse.
 6.  Use less detergent to wash your dishes; this will help you rinse them faster and
     with less water. 
 7.  Use an efficient dishwasher that uses less water per cycle will help you achieve
     the same goal.
 8.  Make sure that your dishwasher is full and avoid pre-rinsing. If it’s just a few
     dishes, do them by hand. 
 9.  Instead of running the tap until the water is cold, keep a bottle of [drinking water](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/02/clean-safe-water-is-the-true-staff-of-life/)
     in the refrigerator.

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#### **Laundry**

 1. Front-loading machines are energy- and water-efficient, as they use only 20 gallons
    a load.
 2. Avoid the permanent press cycle and adjust your machine setting to match the proper
    load.
 3. A fully loaded washing machine gives optimum water conservation.

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#### **Outdoors**

 1.  Avoid over-watering plants.
 2.  Set up a rain barrel to catch water and use it for watering plants.
 3.  Use programmable weather [smart](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/06/department-of-defense-study-finds-new-aerosol-air-sealing-method-highly-effective-for-building-renovation/)
     irrigation control systems.
 4.  Replace damaged sprinkler heads and adjust them properly.
 5.  Organize your landscape into hydro-zones to avoid unnecessary watering.
 6.  Try different ways to reduce water evaporation, such as adding mulch and keeping
     the soil healthy or watering in the morning or evening.
 7.  If you are using automatic sprinklers, use a rain-sensor or shut off the sprinklers
     during rain.
 8.  Opt for a drip irrigation system instead of sprinklers. They save more water and
     focus the drip in desired areas. 
 9.  Hand-water your lawn whenever possible. It’s a relaxing activity that will help
     you spend time with nature and protect our water resources. 
 10. The use of native species in the [garden will reduce](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/05/reduce-gardening-neck-pains/)
     the need for watering.
 11. Covering your pool will help you save thousands of gallons of water from evaporation.
 12. Regularly check your pool for leaks and try to keep the water cool.
 13. Use water-efficient fixtures and [energy star](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/u-s-epa-honors-2018-energy-star-partners-of-the-year-in-arizona-california-and-nevada/)
     rated appliances.
 14. Insulate the water pipes.
 15. Monitor water usage.
 16. Check for leaks and fix them as soon as possible.

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**Bathroom**

 1. Change your toilet for a high-efficiency one. High-efficiency toilets can save 
    up to 1.3 gallons of water per flush, cutting your indoor water usage by up to 
    20%
 2. Install a water-saving showerhead. Old showerheads can use 5 to 7 gallons of water
    per minute. In comparison, new water-saving showerheads can cut this to 2.5 gallons
    per minute. It also doesn’t mean your showers will be less enjoyable; it just means
    that water comes out more efficiently. Thereby saving you water and money. 
 3. Take shorter showers. Leave the long showers for a nice treat on hard days.
 4. Don’t use the toilet as a rubbish bin. Remember that every flush also wastes water
    and money.
 5. Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth, shaving, or while you soap in the
    shower. 

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It’s important to keep in mind that this precious resource is pivotal for our existence.
By protecting it, we’re not just saving money but also [preserving water](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/11/epa-water-saving-tips-for-the-shower/)
for future generations. Every drop counts.

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