Conserving Water at Home

Are you a water waster? While fresh water is a renewable resource, the worlds’ supply of clean, usable water is decreasing faster than it can be replenished. Nearly 95% of water entering US homes goes down the drain…

Wasting Water

Feeling guilty yet?

Water is a precious resource for the desert climate of Utah. Every year we rely on weather patterns to fill the reservoirs and watersheds that sustain Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front. Our livelihood depends on it, not to mention using it for landscaping, recreation, and running our homes. Water conservation is important on a global scale, but within one year of Mother Nature’s lack of cooperation, affects can be felt at a community level.

Conserving water at home is easy, environmentally friendly, and financially smart. With a few adjustments to habits and behaviors you can feel greener in your lifestyle and wallet.

  • SlowTheFlow.org – Utah’s H20 guide to lawn watering guide, water-wise landscaping, water conservation gardens, indoor & outdoor water use tips, and much more.
  • Turn it off – Turn water off while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing hands.
  • Wash wisely – Nearly ¼ of indoor water use is spent on laundry. Save water by running only full loads. Front loading washing machines are both energy and water-efficient, using just over 20 gallons per load vs. 40 gallons with older top-loading models.

Save by owning a ClearWater Home:

  • Energy Star dishwasher – Uses about 4 gallons of water per load vs. 20 gallons hand washing a sink load.
  • High performance, low-flow toilet – Saves 5-10 gallons of water per flush
  • WaterSense Moen fixtures – Products with the WaterSense label meet the EPA’s rigorous high-performance and water efficiency standards to help reduce water use in your home.

Take a look at this infographic to learn more about the difference low-flow fixtures can make. They not only save water but cash too.

Water Conservation

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