Water Bill Saving Tips

Tips that reduce your water bill and help the environment



May 2009
4

Sneaky ways to reduce your water bill

by Tyra
Posted In:  water bills

Water, Water, everywhere... but not a drop to spare. Apart from the fact that water is one of the most precious and depleting resources, it can also be expensive. How do you save money on this bill?, It's not a luxury item, or even optional service like cable or internet.Read the rest...



Nov 2008
11

a simple way to check for water leaks and save money

by billeater
Posted In:  water bills

Turn off all the water in your house, and then locate your main water meter. Most water meters are in the front yard, under either a rectangular plastic cover, or a round iron cover. water-meter-dial.png Most water meters will have a small red triangle, called a flow indicator. It shouldn't be moving. If it is, go back in the house, and turn off the water supply on your toilets and sinks one at a time, until the triangle quits moving.Read the rest...



Nov 2008
10

Reduce the water your toilet uses

by billeater
Posted In:  water bills

At 100 gallons a day for a typical family of four, the toilet is probably the largest single factor for daily water use.  So, finding a way to reduce the water usage of your toilet can have an immediate effect on water use. 

Aside from the obvious cost benefit, it's also kind to the earth.

Most toilets will allow you to adjust the water level down a bit, saving you some money. But, if you can't find the adjustment, try the following trick:Read the rest...



Oct 2008
4

10 ways to save energy while doing laundry

by billeater
Posted In:  energy saving tips  water bills

Looking to save money when doing your laundry, or perhaps contribute to a greener planet? We've compiled a great list of the top 10 ways to save money, and energy while doing your laundry...Read the rest...



Aug 2008
2

save on your water bill by installing a sprinkler system rain sensor

by billeater
Posted In:  water bills

Installing a rain sensor in your sprinkler system will save hundreds or thousands of gallons of water when it's raining outside. For example, if your system irrigates half an acre and is set to apply half an inch of water per cycle, you are using over 6000 gallons each cycle...Read the rest...



Jul 2008
20

Save Water with Low-Flow Shower Heads

by billeater
Posted In:  water bills

Low-flow shower heads work by restricting the flow of water and mixing more air into the water stream. The added air makes it seem like you are getting the same amount of water.  They are very similar in principal to the aerators you commonly see on kitchen sinks.Read the rest...



Jul 2008
17

don't wash your car at home ... take it to a car wash

by billeater
Posted In:  water bills  automotive

You may feel like you are saving money, or being frugal when you wash your own car at home. However, in the long run, it's quite expensive, both in terms of your water bill, and the impact on the environment.

Professional car washes recycle the water they use, with fairly sophisticated systems that filter the water that goes down the drain. Because of this, they save 100-200 gallons over doing the same job at home. Additionally, they produce heated water, which gets the job done with less overall water.Read the rest...



Jul 2008
1

save your rain water for plants

by billeater
Posted In:  water bills

Catch the rainwater from your gutter downspouts in large bowls or buckets, and use it for watering plants. Saves a good bit of water, and you'll feel good about being "green". And, if you want to catch more than a few bucket fulls: Read the rest...

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