Water is
the planet's most precious resource. Access to clean water is a privilege that,
unfortunately, many people still take for granted. By utilizing new water
efficiency technologies and age-old conservation methods, we can help preserve
the water supply for future generations. Cutting down on consumption whenever
possible is something that everyone can do to live a little greener.
Making Sure Your Home Holds Water
The
first stop on your journey to save water is to ensure your home is free of
water leaks. Make your way through your home, and properly shut off the water
at all fixtures and faucets. Air-cooling systems and other devices that use
water should also be shut of. Read your water meter, wait two hours (without
using any water), and check it again. If your water meter gives you two
different readings, you are losing water somewhere, and the problem needs
farther investigating. If you find yourself flooded with problems, it may be
time to call your local real estate professional. Most issues are easily
repaired or upgraded, but sometimes a fresh efficient start may be a simpler
solution.
Air It Out And Get In the Flow
Installing
aerators on faucets and shower heads reduce their usage by half. These contraptions
are inexpensive and easy to install. By injecting air into the water flow, you
keep the same water pressure, but use less water. If you are in the market for
a new toilet, complete your water saving bathroom makeover with a low flow,
water efficient model. These toilets can save about 9,000 gallons of water a
year. If a new toilet is not in your near future, a simple homemade contraption
can cut down on water being flushed away. Fill a water bottle with some pebbles
so it sinks, and fill the rest with water. Place the bottle in the cistern of
your toilet. By displacing some of the water in the tank, you can save around
500 gallons of water a year.
Obtain A Lush Lawn With Less
Water
Over-watering
your grass is wasteful and counterproductive. Watering your lawn two times a
week is better for grass than daily sprinklings. Giving your lawn a good
soaking with an inch of water every few days will keep it lush and save water.
You should also avoid over-mowing. Grass is happiest at two to three inches tall.
Over-mowed grass tends to have weak roots, and requires more water to keep it
growing strong. Let Mother Nature take care of the watering on occasion,
especially during the spring.
Mulch Landscape To Lock In
Moisture
Mulch
around the trees and shrubs in your yard. Mulch holds in moisture, and will
keep the water in the ground longer. There are also water bags on the market
that do a great job of keeping young trees hydrated. Make sure your sprinklers
are putting water where it is needed, and not unnecessarily watering the
sidewalk. When the sidewalks and patios need a sweeping, make sure you reach
for the broom and leave the hose on standby.
By
making a few informed decisions to cut down on water consumption, you can feel
good knowing you are doing your part to conserve. When water flows freely, it
is easy to forget how precious it is. Remind yourself that water is a resource
that needs to be saved, and should not be wasted. Access to clean water is
something no one wants to see lost. Keep looking for solutions, and find
answers to your water-saving questions by calling your local real estate
professional today.
Interested in selling your Charleston area home? Visit: www.jeffcookrealestate.com
-Jeff
Cook
Jeff
Cook Real Estate
Charleston,
SC
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