Do our Part to Save Our Most Precious Resource: Water

Arizona is known for its dry desert climate, with some of the hottest summer temperatures in the country and moderate, although still dry, winters. In a desert climate like ours, it is especially important to practice smart water usage and conservation whenever possible. We all share a responsibility in protecting our water resources to make sure that future generations can enjoy the life that we do in this beautiful desert.

Top Tips to Help You Conserve Water at Home

There are many things you can do at home to conserve water – some quick and easy, some more involved. Take a read to get some ideas:

• Luxurious baths can be a nice way to unwind and relax from a tough day, but consider taking more showers. Showers use less water than baths, so save the bath for just those much-needed un-wind times.
• Leaky faucets and water fixtures are more than just annoying – they are also big water wasters. According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an average household wastes roughly 10,000 gallons of water every year – enough to do 270 loads of laundry – because of leaks. Contact the top provider of Phoenix plumbing services, Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing, to quickly take care of any Phoenix plumbing repairs in your home.
• Resolve to save water in 2016 by following guidelines in the EPA’s WaterSense® program. The program recommends products have been independently certified to perform well and help save water, energy and money. The program also makes recommendations on what you as a homeowner can do to promote conservation.
• As part of the Phoenix plumbing services provided by Chas Roberts, upgrading plumbing fixtures and appliances with newer, more energy-efficient products is one of their specialties. Products that have the above-mentioned WaterSense label are at least 20 percent more efficient and can help us to save billions of gallons of water in the country every year.
• Be conscious of your water usage when doing daily tasks. Make every drop count and turn off your faucet while brushing your teeth or shaving. Before putting items in the dishwasher, scrape instead of rinsing them before loading. Always make sure the dishwasher is fully loaded before running a cycle. And instead of watering outside surfaces to clean them, sweep them instead.

Cutting back on water usage can also save you money. According to WaterSense, the average family spends $950 per year in water costs, but can save $310 from retrofitting with WaterSense labeled fixtures and ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances.

Chas Roberts Air Conditioning & Plumbing offers a full array of Phoenix plumbing repair services. Contact them today to review your options and to schedule an appointment. Visit ChasRoberts.com or call (602) 943-3426 in Phoenix or (520) 292-6858 in Tucson.