CONDUCT A HOUSEHOLD WATER AUDIT
A HOUSEHOLD WATER AUDIT involves calculating water use and identifying simple ways for saving water around the home.
THE BENEFITS OF CONDUCTING A WATER AUDIT include becoming aware of how your household uses water and identifying the best ways to minimize water use. It may be possible to cut your water usage 30 percent with simple conservation measures without drastically modifying your lifestyle. You will also save money by reducing your water and sewer bill.
HOW DO I CALCULATE WATER USAGE IN MY HOME?
Use you water meter to determine the cubic feet of water consumed for various water use activities in the home. For example, reading the water meter before and after flushing the toilet tells you how many gallons of water it uses per flush. Taking similar readings for the washing machine or dishwasher provides similar information. Daily readings will provide good feedback on your family’s water use patterns.
Keep in mind that water use varies with the season. Most households use more water in the warmer months for gardening, washing cars, and other outdoor uses. If you conduct your water audit in the winter or fall, you should factor in the additional water you probably use in the summer.
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