If your business’s water bills are too expensive, find ways to use less water. By improving your commercial plumbing, you will save money and help the environment, too.

How Your Business Can Conserve Water

1. Get a Water Audit

It can be difficult to know where the bulk of your water use comes from. Get a professional water audit to receive personalized guidance on how your workplace can improve. The audit checks the types of fixtures in your commercial plumbing to develop a plan for upgrades. You might be able to receive this service for free from your water provider.

2. Reevaluate Your Landscaping

In the United States, landscape irrigation accounts for almost one-third of water use, which totals to seven billion gallons nationwide a day. Plus, about 50% of water used outdoors is wasted due to inefficient watering methods. 

To help reduce waste, water your landscaping in the morning. When the temperature is cooler, more water soaks into the soil instead of evaporating. You can also install rain sensors on your sprinkler system so they don’t turn on in the middle of a storm. Lastly, the next time you redo your landscaping, consider using native or drought-resistant plants.

3. Install Low-Flow Fixtures

Low-flow commercial plumbing options are much more efficient. This is important because restrooms use the most water in hospitals, offices, schools, and other commercial facilities.

Install low-flow toilets, urinals, showerheads, and faucets. Toilets installed before 1994 use up to three times more water than these solutions. Over time, these upgrades pay for themselves. Plus, you might be able to get a tax rebate to reduce the upfront costs.

Looking for professionals to install your new low-flow bathroom fixtures? ES Systems, Inc in Rochester, NY, specializes in commercial plumbing and will get the job done right. They’ve been serving Monroe and Ontario counties for over 30 years. They have the skills and knowledge to complete the job safely and accurately, saving you money on your water bill. Visit their website to learn more about their work with plumbing, or call (585) 473-9300 to discuss your needs.