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Water Conservation
Water conservation is the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage. With at least 40 states anticipating water shortages by 2024, the need to conserve water is critical. Better water conservation also can save a family a significant amount of money.
Here are ten simple water conservation tips for homeowners:
- Replace old toilets. According to the EPA, toilets are one of the main sources of water usage in homes, accounting for nearly 30% of indoor water consumption. The EPA estimates that switching to high-efficiency, low-flow toilets can potentially save a family of four an average of $2,000 in water bills over the lifetime of the toilets.
- Replace or fix faucets. EPA statistics indicate that faucets account for more than 15% of indoor household water use.
- Replace showerheads. EPA estimates that showering accounts for approximately 17% of residential indoor water use.
- Use a water meter to check for hidden leaks.
- Turn off the water after wetting your toothbrush.
- Replace an old clothes washer. New Energy Star rated washers use 35-50% less water and 50% less energy per load.
- Always use full loads in dishwashers and clothes washers.
- Plant drought-resistant lawns, shrubs and plants. Many beautiful shrubs and plants thrive with far less watering than other plants and lawns.
- Water early in the morning or late at night. It is more efficient to water either early in the morning or late at night when there is less water waste due to evaporation.
- Water your lawn only when necessary. Most lawns only need about one inch of water each week.
May I use a Rain Barrel?
You are allowed to use a rain barrel on your property. A rain barrel is a small, aboveground storage tank that collects rainwater from rooftop gutter downspouts, and stores it for use in the garden. This is very similar to the downspout disconnection BMP.
The reason rain barrels are not considered a BMP is because if everyone has a rain barrel, then the aquifer, or underground rock that contains and transmits water, is negatively impacted. This is more of a conservation practice than a stormwater management practice.
