Rising costs of water purification, storage, and transportation, along with a growing population and climate change, have prompted many questions for homeowners about how best to use and save their supplies. That's why many water companies and local authorities have established conservation measures. You can play a part by practicing the following tips at home.

How to Save Water at Home

1. Wash Clothing and Dishes in Large Batches

It can be tempting to keep dishes and laundry clean by regularly washing small loads. However, since appliances consume large amounts of water regardless of how full they are, this can lead to significant waste. 

A more efficient approach is to wait until you have a full load of laundry or dishes and apply the appropriate load-size setting. Alternatively, you can wash dishes and small items such as sponges and dishrags by hand using a single sinkful of water.

2. Install Water-Saving Plumbing Fixtures

Many plumbing fixtures consume water in large amounts, increasing your utility costs. Many professionals now offer conservation features like low-flow or dual-flush toilets and faucet aerators to prevent this issue and improve efficiency. For example, replacing an old shower head with a new model can save up to 2,700 gallons a year, which provides significant savings for local water systems as well as your wallet.

3. Save Rainwater for Landscaping

Nationwide, nearly 9 billion gallons of water are used each day for landscaping alone, accounting for almost a third of all residential consumption. Establishing a garden or lawn using an irrigation system supplied by rainwater runoff or a rain barrel can be a more efficient solution to maintain your property. These systems can be linked to the gutters and fed by runoff from driveways, decks, and other paved or finished surfaces.

Keep your home supplied with fresh, clean drinking water from Menehune Water Company in Aiea, HI. This water company has served customers throughout Oahu, Maui, and Kauai since 1985 and offers free deliveries. They provide highly purified alkaline and distilled drinking water and an extensive selection of efficient dispensers. Call (808) 487-7777 or visit their website to place an order with this water company today.