How to Lower Your Water Bills

Save Money With These Water-Saving Tips

With warmer weather up ahead, homeowners will likely see a bump in their water bills. But high water costs don’t always have to go hand in hand with the temperature rise. This post will share several easy ways to conserve water and save on water bills, including how the plumbing can help.

Make Water Conservation Part of Your Routine

Making simple adjustments to the habits people have when it comes to using water at home can make a difference in water bills. Simply turning off the tap when shaving and brushing teeth can add up to saving thousands of gallons of water a year. Other good habits can also reduce the household’s water use, like running the dishwasher only when it's full. 

Homeowners can also make changes to how they use water outdoors for the upkeep of their yards. Much of the water used outdoors is lost to evaporation, so watering the yard in the morning will help the yard retain more water for the plants and reduce the amount of water needed to water the yard. Installing an automatic irrigation system can help reduce the amount of water the sprinkler system uses. 

Switch to Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures

Tweaking daily routines to incorporate water conservation habits isn’t the only way to save water and lower bills. Technology is also available to make it easier to save water and money. There are many water-saving plumbing fixtures available that reduce water use without compromising a homeowner’s comfort and quality. 

These fixtures are highlighted with the WaterSense label, a designation the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives to products certified to use less water than most models. This label can be found in the following fixtures that can be installed to decrease water consumption at home:

• Toilets: By installing WaterSense-labeled toilets to replace old and inefficient toilets, households can reduce their toilet water usage by 20% to 60%, which can add up to significant savings on water bills. 
• Showerheads: Installing WaterSense-labeled showerheads to replace old and inefficient showerheads can also significantly reduce water use and save money without sacrificing comfort and water pressure. Low-flow showerheads can come in many styles, and aerating technology can be used to provide good water pressure while conserving water.
• Faucets: There are also WaterSense-labeled faucets that can be installed to conserve water and save money. Like low-flow showerheads, they can use aerating technology to save water without sacrificing performance and water pressure. 

Early Water Leak Repair 

Having water-saving habits and fixtures in place to help reduce water costs is good, but it will all be for naught if leaks in the plumbing system go undetected and undo all the good work that homeowners have done in the name of water conservation. This is why early water leak detection and repair is important. 

Finding and fixing leaks as soon as they become apparent will ensure that more water is not wasted and will reduce future water bills. Additionally, costly water damage can be avoided by catching leaks early. Some common signs that can alert homeowners to a water leak include:

• Higher water bills
• Wet spots
• Low water pressure from fixtures
• Water stains or damage on walls, floors, or ceilings
• Mold or mildew
• Running water sounds

About S and J Plumbing

S and J Plumbing is a reliable and trusted plumbing company serving Arlington Heights and the surrounding areas. They provide 24-hour emergency services, personalized solutions, and financing. Call them for plumbing services in Arlington Heights, IL. 

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