Indoors

Here are some no and low-cost tips for saving water inside your home.

• Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket. Each flush wastes water.
• Check toilets for leaks. Call us at (360) 992-8022 for leak detection tablets you can put in your tank. 
• Run your dishwasher only when it's full. 
• Don't run water continuously when washing dishes by hand. The average dishwasher uses about 10 gallons of water per load. Washing the same number of dishes by hand takes about 16 gallons. Newer, efficient dishwashers use as little as five gallons per cycle, which means they also consume less energy to heat the water. 
• Wash only full loads of laundry, or use the proper water level setting for your load size. 
• Fix leaky faucets immediately. A leaky faucet, dripping once per second, wastes six gallons of water a day. 
• Install low-flow aerators on every faucet. 
• Don't leave the water running when brushing your teeth or shaving. With the tap running at full force, shaving takes 20 gallons of water, teeth-brushing takes 10 and handwashing takes two. 
• Take shorter showers and use less water in your bath. A full bathtub requires about 36 gallons of water. A five-minute shower using a water-conserving showerhead will use just 15 to 25 gallons. Showers and baths account for one-third of most families' water use.
  

If you're willing to invest a little money to use less water we suggest you install water-efficient toilets, faucets and showerheads.

Did you know 30 percent of your indoor water is used flushing the toilet? The average toilet uses five to seven gallons per flush. An average household can save about $100 a year and help conserve thousands of gallons of water by installing water-efficient toilets. These "improved" toilets rely on an efficient bowl design and increased flushing velocity - instead of extra water - to remove wastes. If you're thinking about making the switch, get recommendations about the best models from retailers and plumbers who have installed or used low-volume toilets.