June 5 is #WorldEnvironmentDay, but we are all conscious of doing our part year round. With these 5 easy tips, your home will conserve more water simply, and easily. The earth will thank you!
1.TOTO Aquia® Dual Flush Two-Piece Toilet
We like the Aquia, but most of TOTO’s models are uber-water conscious. Look for the Dual Flush system, which lets you choose the flush you need. It gives you the option of choosing between 0.9 and 1.28 or 1.6 gallons per flush, saving you water.
2. U Shower by Moen
Besides it’s MANY other features including the ability to customize your favorite shower settings, then save them for use everyday, the U by Moen shower system let’s you start your shower from the app and pause it to avoid wasting water (and time).
3. Delta Leak Detector (with iDevices)
Leaking faucets are a huge source of water waste. The Delta Leak Detector can be placed virtually anywhere to quickly identify the presence of unwanted dripping or pooling water. Tuck it near water heaters and sump pumps, behind appliances, under sinks, inside cabinets or even throughout non-living spaces like attics and basements. The sooner you’re aware of a leak the better.
4. High Efficiency Kitchen Faucet
You probably use your kitchen faucet A LOT. Make sure it’s a high efficiency model. Blanco has some with great style.
5. Install/Use Faucet Aerators
Installing low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators is the most effective water conservation savings you can do for your home. Aerating mixes air into the water stream. This maintains steady pressure so the flow has an even, full shower spray. Because air is mixed in with the water, the water temperature can cool down a bit towards the floor of the shower. Aerating shower heads are the most popular type of low-flow shower head. (from eartheasy.com)