How To Save Money on Your Water Bill

Keeping up with household costs can be a juggling act. American households use an average of 82 gallons of water daily, or $1,100 annually, and waste an estimated 180 gallons of water each week. Regular maintenance, updating fixtures to reduce waste, and installing water-saving appliances are just a few ways to lower your water bill.

Below, we will explore money-saving ways to reduce water usage — and when to call a professional plumber. 

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Use a Low-Flow Shower Head

Low-flow showerheads can reduce water consumption by up to 60%. A short-term fix is to turn the shower off when conditioning your hair to reduce water waste.

Repair Leaky Faucets 

A dripping faucet can waste over 20 gallons of water each day. The sooner it’s repaired, the less money it will send down the drain. Replacing your faucet can also reduce mold, mildew, and structural damage risks. Consider installing a faucet with an aerator, which can improve your water efficiency by up to 30% more than a traditional faucet.

Check Your Toilet for Leaks

Small toilet leaks may not seem like much, but they can drain your wallet over time. A leaking toilet may waste about 250 gallons of water per day. The good news is that repairs like replacing an outdated toilet valve seal or washer are inexpensive.

Not sure if your toilet is leaking? Add four to five drops of food coloring to the tank and let it stand for 10 minutes. If the water in the bowl changes color, you have a leak. You can also check your water meter level and then check it again after two hours without using the water. If the numbers are different, call a plumber.

Switch to a Low-Flow Toilet

A low-flow toilet is an environmentally friendly, highly efficient choice. With two buttons at the top, one for water and one for solid waste, low-flow toilets have a powerful siphon jet that uses 1.6 gallons of water or less, compared to traditional toilets, which use around seven gallons per flush.

Other options include water-saving devices like a tank bank to displace water in your toilet tank. You can also make your own: Fill a plastic bottle with stones or sand and lower it into the tank, taking care to place it away from the operating mechanism.

Use Your Dishwasher 

A dishwasher helps conserve more water than handwashing because rinsing dishes can waste up to 27 gallons of water. ENERGY STAR® dishwashers can save about 85% as they only use 3 gallons of water for each load.

Other ways to reduce water usage are running your dishwasher when it’s full and skipping the pre-rinsing. For tough food stains, soak the dishes in the sink. 

More ways to help with your water bill include:

• Contact your water company to request a payment plan.
• Ask your water provider if you are eligible for homeowner discounts, grants, credits or rebates.
• Replace inefficient appliances with ENERGY STAR® versions to reduce water usage by up to 65%, and energy usage by 10%.

Depend On Alliance Plumbing To Help Lower Your Water Bill

If you try the steps above and your water bill is still high, we offer top-notch plumbing repair, leak inspection service, and routine maintenance. Regular inspections keep your plumbing functioning properly, extend the lifespan of your pipes and fixtures, and reduce breakdowns.

Alliance Plumbing is your go-to source for appliance installations, inspections, and all types of plumbing repairs, installation, and routine service. Backed by excellent reviews and unparalleled service, sign up for our discounted maintenance plan to maximize your savings.

Rely on Alliance Plumbing for all your home plumbing needs. Contact us to schedule a plumbing repair in Webster, TX, today.