Water waste is a frequent issue that has a negative impact on the environment, sea life, and your pocket.
Understanding some of the common sources can help you to save money on water bills, and will reduce your carbon footprint.
Read on for a list of some major water waste sources and find out the ways you can reduce the amount that you waste.
Business Water Waste
Many businesses use extreme amounts of water, and while some of it is necessary for them to function properly, much of it goes down the drain unnecessarily.
There are simple ways to prevent this, such as turning the tap off whenever it isn’t being used or upgrading an old plumbing system.
Monitoring your business water usage is one way and by implementing water efficiency measures, businesses can cut down on water waste, saving significant amounts of money in bills, while also helping the environment.
Dishwasher Loads
If possible, don’t put a dishwasher load on to wash unless it is full. This helps reduce the amount of times loads need to be put on, which reduces water bills for homes and businesses.
Often, people use water to clean some of the food or drink of their dishes before putting it through the washer. Dishwashers are powerful and tend to leave dishes clean at the end of a cycle so it isn’t typically necessary to use excess water on the dishes beforehand.
Implementing small changes regarding dishwashing is another great way to limit the unnecessary waste of water.
Washing Machine Loads
Similar to the previous point on dishwashers, increasing the size of washing machine loads is a good way to reduce the amount of times you need to use it.
Of course, separating darks and lights is standard procedure. However, having separate washes for bright colours and dark colours can be a bit excessive.
Work out a weekly washing schedule so that you can plan ahead to reduce your water usage and bills.
Leaving Household Taps Running Unnecessarily
Leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth may seem trivial, but it wastes far more water than most people realise.
Letting the tap continue running unnecessarily can waste up to 6 litres of water each minute, a really high amount.
When this happens over a long period of time, an excessive amount of water is unnecessarily wasted. Turn your taps off to save water and reduce your water bills!
Taking Showers Instead of Baths
While taking baths doesn’t directly waste water, taking a shower reduces the amount of washing water you are using.
By no means are we saying you need to cut out taking baths altogether to reduce usage. Consider taking showers on alternate days.
Reducing the depth of your baths is another beneficial water saving method.
Conclusion
It’s great that you are trying to reduce your water usage!
There are many simple methods you can implement to save water, reduce your carbon footprint, and save money on bills.
Start changing your habits to benefit you, your business, and the environment.
