By Weston Irons Posted April 15, 2015
In light of the long-term drought the West is facing, water may soon become scarce and the West will erupt in a civil war with battles fought over the most plentiful watering holes. On a more serious note, here are some tips on how to conserve water so Nevada does not become the real-life representation of every Western movie ever made.
Something you can do every day, unless you aren’t huge on hygiene, takes shorter showers. Less time under the shower head equals more water saved. I enjoy contemplating every mistake I’ve ever made during a 30-minute shower just as much as the next guy, but if it’s for the greater good of our dry state, I’ll find time to cry to myself some other time.
Anyone can and should look up ways to save water. Even if you’re not that concerned about the environment, saving water can mean saving money.
Some simple steps you can take:
1. Check faucets and pipes for leaks- A small drip from a worn faucet washer can waste 20 gallons of water per day.
2. Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators-“Low-flow” means it uses less than 2.5 gallons per minute.
3. Insulate your water pipes- It’s easy and inexpensive to insulate your water pipes with pre-slit foam pipe insulation. You’ll get hot water faster plus avoid wasting water while it heats up.
4. Watering your lawn-Position your sprinklers so water lands on the lawn, not on paved areas. Also, avoid watering on windy days. Water your lawn only when it needs it. Water during the early parts of the day; avoid watering when it’s windy.
Ideas like those above and many more are available at http://eartheasy.com/. They can help save water as well as lower your water bill.
