Whether or not you are a conservationist at heart, your water bill every month tells you that you could be using less of this precious liquid. As a Brooklyn plumber, we know that although the national average residential water use per person per day is 60 to 70 gallons per day, the New York City average is closer to 125 gallons per day. This makes the residents of New York City higher than average daily users of water.
If you own your home or apartment, the most obvious way to save money in the long run, is to employ a knowledgeable and experienced Brooklyn plumber so they can evaluate your plumbing for leaks. We can then tell you what changes we can make to save you water. However, there are other ways to conserve water in New York City. Here are a few tips for saving water, courtesy of Brooklyn plumber Aladdin Plumbing and the EPA.
Brooklyn Plumber Water Saving Bathing Tip
Shorten your showers. The average shower lasts eight minutes. Since a standard showerheads flow is 2.2 gallons per minute, each shower uses approximately 18 gallons. You’ll save about 5 to 7 gallons per minute. If you prefer to take tub baths, fill the tub halfway and you can save 10 to 15 gallons of water per bath.
Brooklyn Plumber Water Saving Bathroom Tip
Don’t run the sink faucet when you are brushing your teeth or shaving. Instead of continuously running the water, turn on the water spigot to wet or rinse the toothbrush or razor, and then turn it off again. You’ll save two to three gallons per minute using this technique.
Brooklyn Plumber Water Saving Kitchen Tip
Avoid running the water when doing the dishes. Otherwise, you’ll use two to three gallons of clean water a minute. Fill the sink with water, which only takes 3 to 5 gallons. For those with a dishwasher, only use your dishwasher when the machine is full.
Brooklyn Plumber Water Saving Outdoor Tip
Use a push broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway or sidewalk. It may take a little bit longer, but you’ll be saving at least 21 to 50 gallons per use. While you are at it, put a pistol-grip nozzle on your hose to reduce leaks and additional water use.
Getting clean water to all residents of New York City also uses energy. Water needs to be pumped and filtered. Help the environment by using less water, and you will also be helping with climate change.
Water and energy work together. Have you ever picked up a gallon of water or milk from the fridge? It’s pretty heavy, right? A lot of energy is used to carry every gallon of water you use from a drinking water source to a treatment plant that makes it safe to drink. After water leaves the treatment plant, more energy is needed to carry it through water pipes to your house. Imagine the journey it has taken—and just how tired you would be after carrying that much water all day!
For more water saving tips, or to have a Brooklyn plumber assess your pipes for water conservation, please contact Aladdin Plumbing.