Save Water NY - And Save $$$MONEY$$$

by Cristina Callegari Kanellopoulos

The economy is tough. Everyone has $$$ Money $$$ on the brain right now - specifically how to spend less, and save more.

In a previous blog I discussed how to save costs on electricity - while also helping the environment. In this blog lets talk about water.

Water, one thing we definitely need to survive can also significantly add to the costs of running a home (especially in Queens County where water is much more expensive than in Nassau County).

Below, is a breakdown of the basics on how you can save on Water Costs.

Water enters your home under pressure measured in PSI, or Pounds Per Square Inch. The average entrance psi ranges from 35 to 100. Quite a variation. The happy medium is 40 to 50 psi. That's why a global valve that can step down high pressure to a more acceptable level could well be an advantage. If you don't have a gauge that tells you what the psi is you should consider having one installed so you can fine-tune the water pressure yourself.

If the pressure in your home is set too high you will waste gallons of water doing simple tasks like washing the dishes, taking a shower, etc.

Another great way to save water is to install a low-flow valve in the toilets in your home. This will reduce the number of gallons used every time you flush the toilet.

Of course there are other things you can do like:

1. Turning the water off while you are brushing your teeth.
2. Cutting down on your shower time.
3. Only running the dishwasher when you have a full load.
4. Only use your washing machine when you have a full load.

If you implement some of these tactics you could easily reduce your water consumption by up to 30%. In turn saving money on water usage - and helping to conserve water in the environment.

Happy Saving!