Water facts
- Water is still considered "cheap" in New York, but costs are steadily rising. See the most current cost of water in NYC here. Add to that the cost of heating the water as well as sewer rates, and it gets substantially more expensive.
- Think water scarcity is only a problem in a few states? At least 36 states are predicting local, regional or state-wide water shortages for 2013, even under non-drought conditions, according to the US EPA.
- The average American uses 100 gallons of water a DAY. This number can be reduced by 30% through water conserving retrofits that would have absolutely no impact on comfort or daily habits.
What you can do
Learn how to reduce your water use through simple, inexpensive fixes to save money with minimal effort. Click here to see the full list of articles relating to water conservation.
Showers
- Replacing your shower head with a water-efficient model can take 10 minutes, cost under $100 dollars and not impact your shower experience. Going from an outdated 5 gallon-per-minute fixture to a more efficient 2 gallon-per minute fixture will save over 30 gallons of water a DAY! The simple instructions are found here.
- Retrofit your toilet with a free 5 minute fix to shave about a gallon a day off your water use: put a bottle of rocks in your toilet tank.
- Or turn your standard toilet into a more efficient dual-flush model with a simple retrofit (no replacement needed) for even more savings.
- Toilet running? Fixing that leak will save 10,000 gallons a year. Compare the cost of fixing to the cost of water in your area to see how fast the fix will pay for itself.
- Retrofit your bathroom or kitchen faucet with an aerator which costs less than a dollar but can cut your water use in half.
- Or replace the sink with a more water-efficient model.
- A dishwasher can save 5,000 gallons of water a year compared to hand-washing.