How to Get a Lower Water Bill in 2018

Due to impending water shortages and the rising cost of water bills, Lombard, IL residents need to be aware that there are ways that they can slash the cost of their water use through the recycling and conservation of water.

Some of these measures can involve spending money on new pipes or fixtures, but the investment is worth it as one dripping faucet can leak 3000 gallons of water a year. Simple changes to your daily routine and lifestyle can also help dramatically reduce your water costs.

Wash Your Car at the Drive Through Car Wash

Rather than wash your house at home, go to the trouble of taking it to a drive-through car wash.

Automated car washes use water more economically and the water is automatically recycled and used again.

Washing your car with a hose hooked up to an outdoor faucet can get very expensive, as it can take hundreds of gallons of water to do the job right.

Recycle Your Grey Water Into the Garden

One of the best things that you can do to conserve water is to start recycling it.

A plumber can easily hook hoses up to your sink and appliances that direct wastewater from washing, known as greywater, from being flushed down the drain.

Instead, this water can be used to water your lawn or garden or be run through pipes and radiators to heat your house.

Watch Out for Leaks

If you can’t find the source of a leak in your home, then have a plumber come in and inspect your water tank.

A toilet with a leak can squander about 200 gallons a day. In order to determine whether or not your toilet is costing you hundreds of dollars by wasting water, he can do a test with color dye to find out if water is leaking from the tank into the bowl.

If it is, he might recommend replacing the rubber flapper in the tank or installing a low-flow toilet fixture. When in such a situation, calling a professional plumber becomes necessary.

Take a Shower Instead of a Bath

Taking a shower is a third to one-quarter less expensive than taking a bath and if you install low-flow showerheads, then you might cut down the water costs of bathing an additional thirty percent.

To experience massive savings on your water bill install showerheads and faucets that are activated by motion sensors. This prevents a single drop of water from being wasted as you are going about your daily rituals.