Water is precious whether it’s raining, snowing or sunny. There are now water restrictions in several states in this country as H2O is becoming a precious resource. You’ll find that reducing the amount of water you use and waste will benefit you because it saves you money and is also good for our planet.
When you think of saving H2O, I’m sure you’ll think of all sorts of things indoors. There are the leaky faucets, the toilet that won’t stop flushing and uses too much water per flush, the shower head that doesn’t have a flow restrictor, the people who turn on the faucet while brushing their teeth or shaving. All these kinds of things should be at the forefront of your mind if you want to save water.
However, there is also the possibility of saving H2O outside. Using water outdoors more efficiently is the best way to ‘save’ it. Thousands of gallons of water on your roof and directly into the storm water system. This is water you could be using every day. All you need is a tank that fills with water from the gutter downspouts. And if you don’t like the idea of a big ugly big tank sitting in the middle of your property, now there’s no need to worry as there are a number of tank manufacturers that offer tanks that can be shaped to suit your needs. that fit snugly against the exterior walls of your home. These tanks now also have some great health tech so the H2O doesn’t just sit in the bottom of the tank, but instead empties from the bottom instead of the top. There are also great systems you can use, mainly using some sort of mesh, which you can cover the top of the mesh to prevent all sorts of dirt from getting into your supply. You can also use H2O purification systems, which means you can even use this water inside your house for drinking and cleaning. In fact, the H2O that falls from the sky, provided the gutters and tank are cleaned regularly, can be of better quality than the local authority water.
Having this supply means you can continue to use water outside without feeling guilty about wasting city water supplies. However, there are some things that are beneficial to remember. If you have a sprinkler system, buy a system that reaches the roots of plants instead of just having a general spray. This will help vegetation growth and will also use less water. Also, arrange your garden so that the plants that need the most water are grouped together so they get all the benefits of the irrigation system and the ones that don’t need a lot of H2O don’t get flooded and die.
If you can, wash your vehicles on the lawn so you can use the water for both. Be sure to use organic cleaners, otherwise you will poison your lawn instead of watering it.
Make sure your exterior fittings don’t leak either. Remember that you can lose thousands of gallons of H2O a year due to leaking faucets, so do regular checks both inside and out to make sure your faucets aren’t leaking.