Reduce your water usage and help save the planet

Nowadays we are often being reminded to think about using what is called green technology. This means, simply, to ensure we have a world to pass on to our children and their children. Not a world which is so filled with pollution and greenhouse gases that they are often ill, but one where they can enjoy the standard of living we have been fortunate enough to become accustomed to.

We often think of water when we think green. The irony of this is that one of the most contaminated things in the world is water.

One of my friends was shocked by how much litter and oil was sitting on the surface as he sailed across the Atlantic.

The rain is frequently what we call "acid rain" throughout the industrialised world. Vast rivers, particularly across Asia, are so polluted people cannot take a drink from them.

We may think we are safe here in the States. We may live under the illusion that water will always be safely drinkable and will always available.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Global warming is placing a massive strain on our water supplies.

No longer is the climate predictable. Droughts are becoming more and more common. The outcome is that we require to treat water as a cherished, restricted resource rather than taking it for granted.

In the States, houses generally use approximately 100 gallons of water each day. There are a number of ways we can limit this significantly large amount. This will help save the world, and it will additionally save you money.

Making sure you don't have any leaks is one of the most important things you can do. Most leaking pipes can now be fixed with modern technology without the need to rip out walls which cost you vast amounts of money.

It is recommended you look into epoxy pipe lining where pipes are cleaned out and expoxy lined. That this lining will prevent future erosion and corrosion to your pipes is an added advantage.

Another recommended thing to do is add toilets, faucet aerators and low-flow shower heads.

You will discover you rarely require the amount of water you are using and this development does not limit the enjoyment of having a hot shower or the ease of daily chores.

A large amount of water is used by toilets in particular.

It is calculated that the normal person in the States uses 28 gallons of water each day without a dual-flush or low-flow system. As demand grows these systems are becoming more readily available to you and are becoming less expensive.

Putting in flow reducers on your faucets that can limit water useage by as much as 40% is an excellent solution.

And, if possible, investigate buying a recent energy efficient clothes washing machine or dishwasher.

You can limit the amount of water compared to your old machine by 50% and they use less power.

Insulating pipes, especially in the outer walls, will drastically limit your heat loss as water flows through your pipes. Better yet, remove plumbing from exterior walls completely. This will limit your hot water heating bills because reducing how much power you use. You will never again need to run water at your tap as you stand around waiting for it to get hot if you possess an on-demand hot water circulation pump.

Examine installing a new hot water heater if it isn't possible to have installed an on-demand hot water circulation pump as a recent heater will limit costs by up to 15% of your total house energy use.

For every cent you don't spend on power by limiting the water usage means less of the world's restricted fuel is requiring to be generated with its associated pollutants.

Talk to your trusted plumber today regarding green possibilities.

If everyone contributes to reducing their water and power consumption, then we will be able to give over our beautiful world to our children and their children to enjoy and be safe.

Scott Rodgers is a recently retired Los Angeles master plumber who has been committed to eco-friendly plumbing for a number of years.

He shares his extensive knowledge for the benefit of our country's plumbers and non-plumbers. For more useful tips and information, visit Scott's website: http://eLocalPlumbers.com
Scott Rodgers is a recently retired Los Angeles plumber and he loves to share his many years experience of baths and plumbing supplies. For more useful tips and information, visit Scott's website: http://eLocalPlumbers.com