There are many ways to make your home more eco-friendly.
Reducing the impact of your daily life on the environment has many benefits,
from saving you money on your monthly water bills to preserving the Earth’s
precious natural resources. Eco-friendly plumbing practices don’t need to
impact your comfort at home; take a look at the steps below to find out how you
can “green your plumbing” to begin making a difference today!
Change Your Fixtures
Older plumbing fixtures tend to use more water than newer
ones. Swapping out your older fixtures and faucet aerators for new ones can
reduce your home water usage by 40% or more. Older showerheads use an average
of seven gallons per minute, while low-flow showerheads can reduce that amount
to two and a half gallons per minute. Low-flow showerheads inject air into the
stream of water as it is dispensed, meaning you will enjoy the same water
pressure during your shower while using less water to bathe. Additionally,
older sink faucets—even those with aerators—use approximately three to five
gallons per minute. Replacing your old sink faucet aerators with new models—which
cost only a few dollars each—can reduce your water usage
to two gallons per minute, adding up to even greater water savings.
Fix Your Leaks
Do you have leaky faucets, showerheads, or appliances in
your home? It may seem inconvenient to contact a plumber to fix these issues,
but you could be wasting thousands of gallons of water each year that you don’t
fix even small leaks. A single call to your plumber to eliminate leaks in your
home could save you enough water to do nearly 300 loads of laundry each year.
Not only will you rest assured that all the water in your home is going to a
good use (rather than down the drain without serving any purpose), you’ll also
enjoy significantly lower water bills as well.
Use Natural
Drain-Cleaning Methods
Do you use chemical drain cleaners when you encounter a
stubborn plumbing clog? These caustic chemicals can seep into groundwater and
affect the local environment, especially if you home uses a septic tank rather
than a sewer. Instead of using a chemical drain cleaner, try choosing an
eco-friendly enzymatic drain cleaner the next time you’re dealing with a slow drain.
These cleaners use natural bacteria or enzymes to break down clogs and are less
harmful to skin, plumbing, and the environment. Alternatively, you can save
even more money and unclog your drain
with baking soda and vinegar, two completely safe (and very cost-effective)
ingredients. Plunging a stubborn drain is another chemical-free and simple
solution that eliminates clogs by breaking them up using suction so the pieces
can be flushed through the pipe.
Whether you are looking for ways to update your plumbing
fixtures or just searching for a simpler drain-clearing solution, going green
could be easier than you think! You can find even more Earth-friendly plumbing
solutions that could save you money on your monthly bills by clicking through
the articles on our blog. Visit our website to contact a plumber in the
Anderson area for 24-hour plumbing assistance or personalized advice for your
home.
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