The average American citizen consumes 82 gallons of water every day, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This makes the US one of the highest consumers of water in the world. In most cases, there’s no need for domestic households to use so much water, even if you’re a large or busy family with multiple loads of washing. Similarly, local businesses can easily cut back on their water usage too with these simple tricks.
Use a dishwasher
20% of US households use their dishwasher less than once per week, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Many businesses have dishwashers in their communal kitchens too. However, employees are often encouraged to wash up their own dirty dishes and mugs by hand rather than leave them on the side for someone to load into the dishwasher at the end of the day. But as the average dishwasher uses 3 gallons of water per cycle and handwashing uses up to 27 gallons of water per load, it’s time to utilize your dishwasher. To ensure you’re using the least amount of water possible both at home and at work, wait until the machine is completely full with dirty items before switching it on.
Utilize technology
Technology can be used to detect if there’s a water leak in your home or in your business premises. Smart water leak detectors are designed to detect water in places where it shouldn’t be, so that you can take fast action to fix the leak. Systems with shutoff technology are useful as they automatically shut off your water supply, so as little water as possible is wasted. Other water-saving technology that you can install in your private home and business space includes touchless sink faucets. Duquesne University states that this type of faucet can produce savings of between 60 and 80%. Eco-friendly toilets can also reduce your water consumption, as can touch-free flushing devices.
Be smart with your taps
If it’s not possible to install a touchless faucet, make sure you’re turning your taps off wherever possible. At home, this includes when you’re brushing your teeth, washing vegetables, and shaving. In your workplace, employees should be reminded of the importance of limiting their water usage. Signs in the bathroom and kitchen detailing how long to run the tap for to complete specific activities can be useful. For example, a handwashing guide reminding workers that it only takes 20 seconds to thoroughly clean your hands can make a big difference.
Taps can also waste water in other ways. A leaky tap can squander in excess of 3,000 gallons per year, according to the EPA. With this in mind, you need to regularly inspect the taps in your home and your business and replace the washers as and when necessary.
It’s crucial that everyone works together to save as much water as possible. No matter whether you’re looking for ways to cut back on your water use at home or put a stop to your organization’s sky-high water consumption, you’ll find that it’s a simple task to do.
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