Our Rancho Bernardo Plumbers Water Conservation Tips

Here are a few tips to help you conserve water and reduce stress on your Rancho Bernardo, California plumbing system.
In the Bathroom
Replace your shower head with a low-flow shower head. This can save more than 200 gallons of water each week.
Check your toilet for signs of a leak on a regular basis. Place a tablespoon of food coloring (except red) into the tank and wait 15 minutes. If the color appears in the bowl it's a sign that you may need to replace the "flapper" valve on the toilet. This can save up to 100 gallons a week.
Turn the water off while shaving or brushing your teeth. This can save up to 50 gallons of water each week.
Reduce the amount of time you spend in the shower to around 5 minutes. You can do this by turning the water off while you lather up and turning it back on only when you are ready to rinse off. This can save homeowners around 75 gallons each week for each person.

In the Kitchen
Only operate your dishwasher when you have a full load. This saves more than 25 gallons each week.
Never use hot, running water as a method to defrost your frozen foods. Consider planning ahead and allowing the frozen item to sit in the refrigerator overnight before you intend to cook it. This small change can save 50 gallons a week.
Put any remaining foods on your plates into the trash. This will allow to easily rinse them off using only a short blast of water. This can save more than 50 gallons of water each week.

Outdoors
Never use a water hose to clean off your balcony or patio. Instead use a blower or broom. This can save up to 100 gallons of water in a week.
If you have a pool consider using a cover to reduce the amount of evaporation. This will not only reduce how often you have to add water, but it will also keep your pool cleaner. This small change saves more than 200 gallons a week.

Our trusted plumbers in Rancho Bernardo look forward to hear from you.