Finding ways to ease the California drought is quickly becoming a part of our daily lives. On April 1st, Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order that cities and towns must reduce their water consumption by 25%. The reduction is supposed to take place until the end of 2015.
The image below is from an infographic with Top 10 Drought Tips that will not only help homeowners conserve water but reduce their bill. The infographic also has a by-the-numbers look at how 29 California cities stack up when it comes to water usage and conservation. Graded on an A to F scale, cities such as Irvine and Long Beach earned an A , while Westlake Village received an F.
Following these easy tips can save 28,000+ gallons per year per person.
1. A point-of-use tankless water heater can save thousands of gallons of water by cutting down on “warm up” time.
Savings: 1,000s gallons / year
2. Use a low flow shower head to save 15 gallons of water during a 10 minute shower.
Savings: Over 5,000 gallons / year
3. Upgrade to a high-efficiency WaterSense® toilet and save 1,200 gallons of water a year.
Savings: Up to 1,200 gallons / year
4. Install low flow aerators on your faucets and cut your water usage by 40%!
Savings: Up to 40%
5. Save 5,000 gallons of water a year by using Energy Star dishwashers rather than washing dishes by hand.
Savings: 5,000 gallons / year
6. Fix leaks under your home, in your kitchen, and in your bathroom to save up to 2,500 gallons.
Savings: Up to 2,500 gallons / year
7. When doing laundry, make sure you match the settings on your machine to match the size of the load to save 1,300 gallons a year.
Savings: Up to 1,300 gallons / year
8. Use a sponge and a bucket to wash your car rather than a running hose.
Savings: Average 840 gallons / year
9. Replace your lawn’s grass with drought resistant plants. Check to see if you are eligible for rebates at dwp.lacounty.gov and sandiego.gov.
Savings: 2,500 gallons / year
10. Install a pool cover to prevent losing as much as a quarter inch of water a day to evaporation.
Savings: 8,000 gallons / year
This guest post is written by Brendan Gill. Gill was born in Kansas City, MO, where he developed a love for home repair projects with this father and brother. Now as a professional writer he prefers hiring professional handymen, electricians, and plumbers for jobs around the house. As a blogger for SERVIZ, an on-demand home services provider, he has written extensively about the California drought and its effects on water usage and conservation
