Water Savings That Make a Splash
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, each American uses an average of 82 gallons of water a day at home, and the average family spends more than $1,000 per year in water costs. That can add up, depending on your household size and needs.
However, you can lower your water usage and utility costs by making a few simple changes around the house. Start with these energy-saving tips below:
- Rinse off fresh produce in a bowl or basin, rather than under running water.
- Chill your drinking water in the refrigerator to avoid running the faucet for cold water.
- Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator instead of under running water.
- Scrape dishes instead of rinsing them before loading in the dishwasher.
- Run the dishwasher only when it’s full.
- Install low-flow, aerating faucets and showerheads.
- Leave the faucet off while brushing your teeth.
- Take a shower instead of a bath, which uses more water.
- When doing laundry, run the washing machine only when full.
- Upgrade to a high-efficiency appliances, which are designed to save resources.
- Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet quickly wastes gallons of water.
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Sources: Energy.gov, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, NJ Department of Environmental Protection