While most homeowners have mastered the three-minute shower and save on washing dishes, there are plenty of other ways to save more water than you can imagine. In fact, from shower heads to bathwater diverters, there are a lot of available devices that can help you reduce your water usage.

According to experts, American homeowners waste up to 9400 gallons of water every year. Some examples of this include: when you brush your teeth while the water is running, you waste at least a quart of water; when you’re washing dishes and bathing your dog, you waste about 64 gallons of water; and when you use the bathroom without shutting off the tap, you waste about 30 gallons of water. The amount may seem trivial but over time it can add up to gallons of water wasted by households each day.

However, you shouldn’t let this bother you too much because, despite this, there are many water-saving gadgets and smart devices available that can augment your home’s plumbing. Here are some of the most popular water-saving devices;

Shower Timers

If you need to save water in your household, one of the places you should try to minimize water usage is the bathroom. Studies have found that about 30 percent of the water used by an average American household ends up in the drain in the bathroom. And the solution? – Shower timer.

You may measure how much water is used in the showers at your house by using this device. The shower timer will alert you if you stay in the shower for too long. Shower timers are simple to put on the showers and save you from paying high water costs.

Low Flow Aerators

While maintaining the same pressure and splashing, low-flow aerators lessen the water flow from your faucets. In other words, it enables pressure reduction as well as energy conservation. Furthermore, it reduces water use in your home by roughly 4%.

The easiest way to install a low-flow high-efficiency faucet aerator is to unscrew the existing aerator by hand or with a small pipe wrench, then screw on the new one onto the faucet. Installing a low-flow high-efficiency faucet aerator cuts the amount of water released from a faucet and reduces your household energy bills.

Low-flow Showerheads

Despite the fact that the average American family wastes up to 180 gallons of water per day, there are low-flow showerheads that can cut down on this waste by consuming 1.5 gallons, or 6 to 7 liters, of water per minute (or less). By reducing water waste, these showerheads will increase the water efficiency of your home.

Due to their reduced water and energy use, these showerheads also result in lower monthly bill payments. Showerheads, as opposed to shower timers, can reduce your water heating expenses even though they can’t limit how long you spend in the shower.

Dual Flush Toilet Converters

Almost 30% of household water use is for the toilet, but installing dual flush toilet converters in your home can help you save money. They release only 1.5 gallons i.e. 6 to 7 liters of water for solid waste and 0.5 gallons i.e. 2 liters of water for urine.

To install it, you must shut off the toilet’s water supply, empty any remaining water from the tank, and detach the old flush valve. Install the new device after removing the old one. After that, you can restart the toilet’s water supply. Do you know the expression “Double whammy and double benefits”? If so, don’t take the price of the mentioned device into account. But keep in mind how much cash you’ll ultimately save on your electricity and water expenses.

Greywater Diverters

The Greywater Diverter is a device that can be installed in the laundry area of your home, allowing you to recycle water from your washing machine into a storage container. It can help you use water more efficiently and save money on your water bill.

For example, you can use recycled water for gardening or flush the toilet—but you should make sure you use environmentally friendly products like soaps, bleach and stain lifters, and micro-beads products. Those products do not leave any hazardous chemicals in the water.

Final Thoughts!

Saving energy and water at home or in your business is actually pretty easy. With a few quick installations of the devices mentioned above, you can start saving money and protecting the environment simultaneously.

At Caccia Plumbing, we’re all about helping you save water and money. Our San Mateo plumbers have plenty of advice and access to all the best water-saving devices on the market today.  Are you ready to have a water-saving home? Call Caccia plumbing today and start saving!