Do you cringe every time your water bill arrives in the mail? Are you scared to review your water consumption for the previous period? If this sounds familiar, it goes without saying that you have had a run-in with some high water bills in the past.
Rather than continue down this path, here are five of the best ways to save in the future:
1. Check your faucets for leaks. That small drip may not seem like a big deal, but it can cause you to lose a lot of water over the course of a day. Over 30 days, this adds up to the point of impacting your bill.
2. Only water your yard when necessary. Everybody loves a green lawn during the summer months, but what are you willing to pay? If possible, let the rain do its job. When the sun is shining, attempt to water your lawn every other day. This will keep it green, without going overboard in terms of water use.
3. Don’t leave the water running. Out of habit, many people leave the water running when brushing their teeth and/or shaving. This may not be a big deal one time, but imagine if it happens once or twice per day. You get the point.
4. Spend less time in the shower. It may be difficult to change your showering habits, but it can go a long way in saving you money on your water bill. Instead of spending 10 minutes in the shower, cut it down to five. This means half the water, which can greatly decrease how much you pay.
5. Use a water saving shower head. With this trick, you don’t have to change anything you do. Instead, the shower head does all the work for you. Simply put, it lets out less water, which saves you money.
It is easy for your water bill to spiral out of control. With these five tips, it won’t be long before you are saving.