We are all constantly looking at ways we can save money and the most effective way is by conserving energy in our homes. Many of us don’t realize the money that can be saved with just a little care and an open attitude. The amount of wastage through water over consumption is staggering, we all think it is a commodity that is free and using as much as we want won’t be a problem.
I suppose the latter is true but we certainly have to pay for it and I will tell you for free it isn’t cheap. If there is a change of mindset or if providers increase the price of water then this will bring about the change in attitude that’s needed, but at the moment people just don’t care and are willing to pay the costs.
It has to come from the top and it is the duty of the government to intervene and promote home conservation of water.
This article will highlight three ways in which you can conserve water and as a result save some serious money.
Know how much you are Paying
You have got to be vigilant, check how much on average a year you are paying for water and compare this with family or friends. Often it can be such that you are paying much more than you need to due to unknown leaks and unusual tarrifs. Just have a check and give your supplier a call, see what they have to say.
If you are paying over the odds the cause is often pretty simple to amend and won’t take much time. Obviously if you have a large family and compare it to your parents bill then the difference will be vast, it will be strikingly obvious if you have a leak or a problem you are unaware of.
This is a very simple way in which you can reduce some costs before you even get to actual conservation and conscious reduction.
Be Innovative
This is a very important point, you have got to be innovative and check online for the latest technological changes that could save you money in the future. Companies such as Agua Flux sell Faucets and low pressure shower heads that is designed to reduce the amount of wastage when you have a shower, sounds good to you? It really is a great piece of technology that can save you a fortune in the future.
Investing a little money to help reduce the amount of water you use will be really worth your while and when you check your bank balance at the end of the month you can thank me. It is simple and morally cleansing, who wants their shower to hurt because it’s that powerful anyway.
Be Strict
If you are going down the conservation route then you have got to be strict. Measure the length of time you are in the shower and don’t go over that, boil only enough water to make the amount of tea or coffee you need and most of all don’t take baths.
Andrew is an author with a love for the environment, he writes regularly about ways we can help protect it.