Having a nice, long, hot shower after a hard day or a cozy bubble bath to take the chill off may not be something you’ve ever thought twice about. However, these common relaxation methods may be doing more than just turning your fingers and toes into prunes. They could also be why you’re using a lot more water than you need to as a homeowner.

Wondering how you can conserve water in your home? Here’s everything you should know about water conservation – and why it’s especially important for homeowners.

The Importance of Water Conservation

According to the OECD Glossary of Statistical Terms, water conservation refers to preserving, controlling, and developing water resources, both surface and groundwater, and prevention of pollution.

Now, why is water conservation important?

If your water and/or energy bills have been a little higher than you’d like, it may be because you’re using more water than you need to. If you want to cut back on the bill, try decreasing the amount of water consumed in your household.

Not only can conserving water save you money, but it’s also known to be good for the environment since freshwater is a limited resource.

Simple Ways to Conserve Water in Your Home

When it comes to reducing the amount of water used in your home, the options are (almost) endless. Here are just a few ways you can conserve water in your house:

• Do not leave the water running when you’re brushing your teeth and/or washing your face.  Or better yet, install touchless faucets.
• Try to have shorter showers and install water-saving showerheads or flow restrictors.
• Use a dishwasher instead of hand washing your dishes (this is known to be more water-efficient) and only run the dishwasher when it is full.
• Complete large loads of laundry rather than more frequent, smaller loads
• Regularly inspect your house’s toilets, faucets, and pipes for any leaks and complete any repairs to leaky taps and plumbing when necessary.
• Keep drinking water cool in a jug in the fridge rather than running tap water until it’s cool to drink a glass.
• Be conscious of water consumption during cooking. For example, don’t leave the water running when washing vegetables or preparing food.
• Water your lawn only when necessary, and do so during the cool parts of the day.
• When landscaping, plant trees and plants that are drought-resistant and add mulch to slow moisture evaporation.

How D. Jason Plumbing Can Help

If you notice any leaks in your home or need any plumbing assistance, D. Jason Plumbing is here for you. We are a family-owned business that has been in business since 1988. We currently serve Etobicoke, Toronto, and Mississauga residents and work hard to ensure your plumbing needs are looked after.

Do you need assistance with drain cleaning, clogged drains or toilets, faucet or water heater leakages, faucet, water heater or toilet replacements? Contact us today!