Simple Tips On Water Savings From Jack Schwartz
Water-saving plumbing fixtures and appliances are cost effective, providing permanent long-term economic advantages. Low flow toilets, shower-heads and faucet aerators save valuable water and energy used to heat water without requiring a change in personal use habits.
- Repair All Leaks
- Use Water-Saving Plumbing Fixtures/Appliances
- Since passage of the Federal Energy Act in January 1994, all new manufactured toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush. If your present toilet was manufactured before 1994, consider placing a plastic gallon container in the tank toilet to save water with each flush.
- Install low-flow shower-heads that use no more than 2.5 gallons per minute at maximum flow.
- Install low-flow faucets that use no more than 2.2 gallons per minute at maximum flow.
- Install low-flow aerators on all faucets.