Indoor Water Use

BE WATER WISE INDOORS

By adopting water saving measures, you can reduce the amount of water used inside your home and save money. Making a habit of conservation makes sense, it protects water resources now and for in the future.

Water-Saving Tips

Turn the water off when you brush your teeth.
Don't use the toilet as a trashcan. Aside from wasting water, plumbing and sewers aren't necessarily equipped to handle foreign objects.
Try to limit your showers to 5 minutes or less. Limiting your shower time saves water and money.
Take baths that are only 1/2 full.
Make sure the dishwasher and washing machine are full before running them. Not only will this save water, but it will help save energy as well!
While waiting for your shower to get warm, capture the cold water in a bucket for watering indoor plants, cleaning, or refilling your pets water bowl.

Water Saving Devices

Ultra Low-Flow Toilets. These newer toilet models use only 1.6 gallons per flush- a savings of up to 3 gallons per flush..
Low-Flow Showerheads. Using a showerhead with a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute or less can save 40 - 50% more water than conventional showerheads. Also, try taking shorter showers!
Water/Energy Efficient Washing Machines. The most effective water-efficient washing machines are front loading. Check http://www.bewaterwise.com to learn about rebates.
Faucet Aerators. Using a small, quick-to-install aerator on your faucets can save a significant amount of water, without a noticeable reduction in flow.

Indoor Water Audit and Retrofit Kits
A Home Water Audit will take less than an hour of your time...but could result in significant annualsavings on your water bill!!

Curious about the water efficiency of your faucets, toilets and showers? Camrosa provides a free Indoor Water Retrofit Kit so you can test your fixtures.

The Kit includes:

Practical Plumbing Handbook
Kitchen faucet fixture
Bathroom sink aerators (2)
Leak detection tablets
Water-efficient shower head

To request an Indoor Water Audit and Retrofit Kit call 388-0226.

Useful Indoor Water Saving Resources

H20use - Learn easy water saving tips inside your home