An Easy Way to Conserve Water

Most of us waste water without even recognizing we're doing it, time and time again. One example would be the act of filling a glass with drinking water from the tap. Many people allow the water to run, in an attempt to flush toxins from the pipes and/or allow the water to reach the desired temperature. If you're like many people out there then you're doing this and not even thinking about the fact that water is being wasted as it pours from the faucet to the drain. It's entirely possible to waste as much as a gallon of water while waiting for it to reach the right temperature.

This is also true when washing dishes in the sink. Because dishwater needs to be hot, most people turn on the hot water, let it run until it heats up, then replace the drain plug and add the dish washing soap. These types of actions are innocent enough in motivation, no one sets out to waste water when getting a glass to drink or washing dirty dishes. Awareness can make all the difference when it comes to breaking bad habits like these. Try plugging the sink once while waiting for your water to reach the right temperature to get an idea of how much you've been wasting. This simple exercise can open your eyes to the large amount of water that could be conserved.

If you're ready to stop wasting water and start conserving it, consider adding a smaller sink to your kitchen for the purpose of holding extra water while waiting for the correct temperature to be reached. The handy thing about one of these smaller sinks is that they go directly to a container device located under your main sink rather than being sent to the sewers. This contained water is called gray water. Despite its name, the water is quite sanitary. While not fit to drink, gray water can be used to water your lawn and any plants or flowers kept indoors. You could also use gray water to mop floors or perform other household cleaning tasks involving water.

For those who want to capture this type of water from a washing machine or bathtub, it is necessary to treat the water because it will be packed with unwanted chemicals. While you can reuse this kind of gray water it takes more work to save and filter. Even if you only use a containment device for your kitchen sink you'll be doing the environment and your wallet a favor. When you save water you help the Earth and lower your water bill cost. Only one percent of the water on our planet is safe to drink. This is something to keep in mind when at the sink as every drop you conserve makes a difference.

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