Although water is an essential and limited resource, many people don’t realize how much they waste. The average American household uses over 300 gallons of water per day. 70% of that water is consumed within the home. Many homeowners don’t know that much of this water is being wasted.
Water leaks account for 13.7 percent to 13.75% of household’s water usage. This is much more than the household’s top water uses such as washing dishes, running the dishwasher and showering.
These simple tips will help homeowners save water, avoid water damage, and reduce the cost of repairs.
Launder Less
Instead of doing more laundry, do fewer loads. A bigger load of laundry uses less water per pound.
Do not delay dishes
Before you run your dishwasher, wait until it is full. Half-full loads waste water and electricity.
Enhance Appliances
High-efficiency water-saving devices such as toilets and showerheads with low flow could save Americans 5.4 billion gallons and $11.3million each day. The low-flow devices currently in use don’t compromise water pressure to be efficient. If you don’t have the budget for more efficient bathroom fixtures, taking shorter showers will save between 2 and 5 gallons per minute.
Take control of leaks
The latest leak detection products allow homeowners to identify leaks earlier so that they can be addressed before any water damage occurs. The FloLogic System is an example of a circuit breaker that detects leaks in the plumbing system. It sends an alarm to shut off water supply and turns off water supply when a leak occurs. This is a key feature to prevent water damage caused by unrepaired and unidentified leaks. FloLogic is also an insurance benefit that homeowners can take advantage of by getting discounts from their insurers.
More information about how the FloLogic System Can help you save money and water by managing leaks. www.flologic.com.
