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From flushing toilets to washing dishes and laundry, several household activities consume multiple gallons of water each day. Adjusting bathing habits will place less strain on plumbing appliances, which helps conserve energy and the supply. If you’re wondering whether to switch to showers or soak in the tub, below is a detailed look at which uses less water.

Showers Are Better for Conserving Water 

If you like to soak in the bath, filling the tub uses about 70 gallons of water. Limiting your time in the shower can save more than half the amount of liquid. Showering for five minutes, for example, uses 10 to 25 gallons of water. Switching to low-flow showerheads can conserve even more of the supply. The flow rates are less than 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm), which can amount to 25% to 60% in water savings.

To determine the flow rate of your current fixtures, put a bucket with gallon markers in the enclosure. Turn on the faucet as if taking a shower and time how long it takes for the bucket to fill with a gallon of water. If the container fills with water in less than 20 seconds, you could benefit from a showerhead with a lower flow rate.

There Are Steps You Can Take to Conserve Water in Baths

Cincinnati-Ohio-plumbingAlthough taking short showers will benefit your water conservation efforts, there are ways you can use less water in the bath. Filling the tub half way will use fewer than 70 gallons of water. Fixing leaky pipes could also limit water waste. If the tub faucet is old, call a plumbing specialist to replace it. Newer models have aerators that have flow rates between 0.5 and 1.5 gallons per minute.

 

If water costs are steadily increasing, contact Osterwisch Company. Based in Cincinnati, OH, the fully licensed technicians at this family-owned company have been seeing to the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system needs of area residents since 1946. They will fix leaky plumbing fixtures, replace old water heaters and boilers, tell you the correct liquid temperature, and provide additional solutions to conserve water and keep your family safe. To schedule a service appointment in the Tri-State area, call (513) 791-3282. Visit the company online for a comprehensive list of repair, maintenance, and installation services they provide.

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