Follow these tips to use less water and save money.
- Aerators are inexpensive to replace and they can be one of the most cost-effective water conservation measures.
- For maximum water efficiency, select a showerhead with a flow rate of less than 2.5 gallons per minute.
- You can significantly reduce hot water use by repairing leaks in faucets, showerheads, and pipes.
- Set the thermostat on your water heater to 120°F to get comfortable hot water.
- Insulate the first six feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater.
- Consider natural gas on-demand or tankless water heaters to heat water directly without using a storage tank.