Water is an essential component of any household or business. It’s used in cooking, bathing, irrigation, and in a variety of other ways throughout a residential or commercial property. Clean, potable water is not limitless, and overconsumption can occur unknowingly due to leaky pipes and old appliances.Thankfully, water conservation in Ocala, FL, is a fairly easy process that anyone can do with slight changes to daily routines and simple upgrades to aging appliances.
Install Water-Conserving Appliances
Old pipes and outdated plumbing systems are common sights for plumbers in Ocala, FL. Appliances are expected to degrade in quality over time, and If it has been a while since your residential or commercial plumbing system has been updated, there’s a good chance
it’s time for an upgrade. High-Efficiency Toilets (HET’s) use 20 percent less water than an average toilet, acting as a greener alternative compared to standard models. Water-efficient showerheads reduces the volume of flowing water, saving roughly half a gallon or more per minute in the shower. If it’s time for an upgrade, look for appliances that are a part of the Florida Water Star Program, as they are built to reduce environmental impact, and are commonly incentivised through rebates. Appliances that over-consume water are detrimental to the environment and your utility bills. If it’s time to get rid of that old toilet, our toilet replacement and installation services can provide the right system for your home or business.
Repair Plumbing & Other Water Leaks
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a leaky faucet dripping at one drop per second can use more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. That’s roughly 180 showers lost down the drain. Leaky faucets and toilets are as detrimental to the environment as they are to your wallet, and any water coming from an unknown source or continuously dripping from a faucet or showerhead are indications it’s time to make some water leak repairs. Unusually high water bills are one of the common signs of a faulty pipes, and if pipes continuously leak, it’s likely water damage is soon to follow. A plumbing repair company in Ocala, FL can assist with stubborn leaks and keep your property safe from water damage.
Reduce Personal Water Usage
Reducing the amount of water used at home is the easiest way to save water and can be done with minimal effort and a bit of awareness. There are a variety of daily and weekly activities that require the use of water, and often the water used is greater than what is needed. The U.S. Geological Survey scientific agency estimates an individual uses roughly 80-100 gallons of water per day. Factoring in that most households and businesses generally host more than one person, water usage can skyrocket if precautions aren’t taken. Reducing at-home water usage is as simple as remembering to shut off the faucet when shaving or brushing your teeth, ensuring the dishwasher or laundry machine is full before starting, and reducing the time spent in the shower.
Utilize Rainwater For Irrigation
At Sunshine Plumbing and Gas, we understand the enjoyment of having a flourishing and green landscape, but with a well-maintained yard comes lots of water usage. WaterSense notes that more than 30 percent, and sometimes up to as high as 60 percent, of a household’s total water usage comes from outdoor water use. To reduce the amount of water being pumped from underground aquifers and being used on outside vegetation, consider installing a rainwater collection system for landscape irrigation. Rainwater collection systems collect water during storms and transport it to a storage tank that is located on the property. This system can be as simple as a gutter draining into a barrel on the side of the house or as complex as an in-ground storage tank that supplies water to an irrigation system. Our plumbers in Ocala, FL, can assist with designing the right rainwater collection system for your residential or commercial property.