Maintaining your commercial plumbing system will not only keep your business running smoothly but also increase your sustainability efforts. If you’re looking for other ways to save, here are some tips to use in the office.

3 Tips to Cut Down on Water Usage in the Office

1. Install Low-Flow Toilets

If commercial plumbing fixtures are outdated, flushing toilets could unnecessarily waste gallons of water. The flush volume of older toilets can be up to 7 gallons, which is well over the federal standard of 1.6 gallons per flush.

Replacing old toilets with WaterSense®-labeled merchandise will amount to considerable savings when the equipment uses no more than 1.28 gallons per flush. In a 10-story office building, this could save 1.2 million gallons of water a year.  

2. Use Sprinklers Wisely

When it comes to lawn maintenance, the irrigation methods currently used could be wasting water. This is often the case when sprinklers are misaligned, directing water to sidewalks and other areas beyond the lawn. You might run the sprinklers longer to hydrate the turf as a result.

Make sure the irrigation system is reaching the target. You should also water the grass in the morning when temperatures are cool, so the moisture won’t evaporate before it reaches the soil.

3. Schedule a Water Audit

By understanding your office’s water consumption, you can take steps to reduce it. That’s where a water use audit will come in handy. Trained technicians will monitor the flow of water in commercial plumbing equipment from the entry point through the building. They will identify leaks and other issues causing water loss.

To protect the integrity and boost the efficiency of your commercial plumbing system, contact the plumbers at A-1 Budget Plumbing in Honolulu, HI. Serving commercial property managers throughout Oahu since 1986, the Hawaii Master Plumbing-licensed team will install name-brand plumbing fixtures, provide drain cleaning to clear blockages, and perform video inspections to detect pipe cracks. For an appointment, call (808) 526-3747. Visit the commercial plumbing specialists online to see all the ways they will care for equipment.