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Tips To Conserve More Water This Earth Day

Save Water Like A Pro With The Help Of These Plumbing Services

Earth Day approaches faster each year. This year it falls on April 22nd, 2021. Homeowners worldwide are concerned about water waste and are looking for ways to conserve more and waste less. Continue reading the article to understand better how professional plumbing can help you save more water and waste less of it, just in time for Earth Day!

Routinely Schedule Plumbing Inspections

Routine plumbing inspections are critical to avoid wasting any water or for conserving water. If possible, hire a plumber to upgrade the household plumbing fixtures to eco-friendly water-saving fixtures. By staying up to date on the environment and be proactive about water waste or consumption, homeowners can obtain the long-term benefits of conserving water, i.e., saving money.

How To Detect a Water Leakage

leak Regularly monitor your plumbing fixtures for any leaks. A tiny leak can waste a detrimental amount of water for homeowners. Four thousand leaked water drops can equate to one whole liter of water, which ultimately adds up to thirty-four gallons of wasted water per year. Homeowners should perform meticulous checks for leaks in their plumbing every year.

A few simple ways you can detect if you have a water leakage are the following.

  1. By routinely checking a water meter. Turning off all the water in a household, and conclude by noticing if the meter is fluctuating at all. The outcome determines a leak in your plumbing. 
  2. Closely monitor the water usage. If a household of four uses more than 12,000 gallons of water per month, then the homeowner can call a professional plumber to have this water leakage be appropriately resolved.
  3. If the homeowner closely monitors their water bill, they will be able to determine quickly if they have a water leakage on their hands by the increased monthly expense.

Replacing plumbing fixtures once a water leak is detected can be costly. However, every two years, homeowners are advised to replace their plumbing fixtures’ interior parts for the best use and outcome every two years.

Toilet Repairs and Replacements For Conserving More Water

toilet Nowadays, people are acutely aware of the need that we should be extra careful about water waste. Conscientious homeowners should embrace eco-friendly household plumbing variations and water-saving tactics. Homeowners have the option to substitute traditional toilet fixtures for low-flow, eco-friendly models. These models are certified by the Environmental Protection Agency for approval as green.

30% of the water used in your home is dedicated to the toilet alone. With only one flush, you could be wasting five to seven gallons of water. You can conserve your water by installing a dual flush converter to your toilet. This little gadget allows you to flush either a small or larger amount of water down the drain, entirely depending on liquids or solids you may need to wash down. Ultimately giving you total control in control over how much water your toilet uses.

About Ed Rike Plumbing

For over 30 years, Ed Rike Plumbing has been a veteran-owned heating & air company that is genuinely committed to assisting home, business, and farm owners with their HVAC services! Ed Rike Plumbing provides easy and free estimates and top-notch services among their licensed plumbers in Dayton, OH.