{"id":3749,"date":"2016-01-13T06:50:31","date_gmt":"2016-01-13T06:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geteco.com\/?p=3749"},"modified":"2024-05-14T10:44:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T10:44:08","slug":"how-the-eco-plumbers-encourages-you-to-save-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geteco.com\/blog\/how-the-eco-plumbers-encourages-you-to-save-water\/","title":{"rendered":"How The Eco Plumbers Encourages YOU to Save Water!"},"content":{"rendered":"
There are many things we can all do to save water on a daily basis. At Eco Plumbers<\/a>, eco-friendliness isn\u2019t just something we practice for our customers and business, it\u2019s how we live. We are dedicated to making green choices in the office, on the job and in our personal lives. The importance of conservation is carried out in everything we do, and we want to pass that information on to our customers to help you live a more earth-minded life.<\/p>\n Below you will learn more about some of the green plumbing techniques and technologies we use and recommend, and you will also get some helpful tips on simple ways to cut down your water use.<\/p>\n What does conservation in the plumbing industry mean?<\/strong> Eco Plumbers recommends the following three water conservation measures. What is grey water?<\/strong> What are the benefits of using a grey water system?<\/strong> How do you harvest rainwater?<\/strong> Do\u00a0high-efficiency technology devices\u00a0really make a difference? Dual-flush toilets\u00a0are also a good option. They use two buttons or handles to flush two levels of water depending on user need. Other HET devices include showerheads, washing machines and faucets. Up to 40 percent of the water used can be saved with the addition of HET devices. These small, relatively inexpensive changes can save thousands of gallons of water each year, not to mention cut down on your water bills.<\/p>\n Conserving water is a global and environmental necessity. The Eco Plumbers offers water audits for homes and businesses to determine a property\u2019s water consumption, goals and needs. We can help you\u00a0install any one of these systems\u00a0\u2013 give us a call today<\/a>! Saving water isn\u2019t a business, it\u2019s a lifestyle, and the more changes we make as a community, the better it will be for the planet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are many things we can all do to save water on a daily basis. At Eco Plumbers, eco-friendliness isn\u2019t just something we practice for our customers and business, it\u2019s how we live. We are dedicated to making green choices in the office, on the job and in our personal lives. The importance of conservation […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":3287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nFrom installing\u00a0high-efficiency faucets\u00a0to recycling plastic and metal, we approach conservation holistically, so it doesn\u2019t mean just one thing. Adding one or two water conserving devices to a home is a great start \u2014 but the best strategy for real impact is to develop a conservation plan that impacts your entire way of living.<\/p>\n
\nUsing Grey Water Systems
\nHarvesting Rainwater
\nInstalling high-efficiency technology (HET)\u00a0water conservation devices, such as HET faucets, showerheads, and toilets in homes and businesses.<\/p>\n
\nGrey water is the water used to wash dishes, clothes and water from baths and showers. Repurposing it as toilet water can cut down on a household\u2019s overall water consumption. Recycled grey water can also serve to irrigate landscaping. If just 100 families converted to a grey water system, 500,000 to 800,000 gallons of water would be saved a year.<\/p>\n
\nInstalling a grey water system would contribute to the national water conservation movement, and recycling your water can save you money because you are using your water twice instead of just once. However, reusing water requires some changes to daily routines, like using non-toxic soaps for cleaner grey water.<\/p>\n
\nHarvesting rainwater means collecting runoff from gutters, rooftops and rainfall. With special treatment and the proper plumbing<\/a>, harvested rainwater can become a household\u2019s primary water supply. Not only will this save money, but it can have a significant environmental impact.<\/p>\n
\nIn 1994, the federal government made a rule stating toilets could not use more than 7 gallons of water per flush. The low-flow model toilet was the result. Today\u2019s high-efficiency toilets use substantially less water.<\/p>\n