Saving water isn’t only for hot summer months. Here are four simple tips to help you save water this winter.
- Check toilets to reveal any silent leaks. Easy-to-fix household leaks can waste enough water each year to fill a backyard swimming pool. Just add a few drops of food coloring to the toilet tank and wait 10 minutes before flushing. If dye appears in the toilet bowl, your toilet has a leak. If you find a leak, visit www.epa.gov/watersense/fixaleak for do-it-yourself repair tips or contact a plumbing professional.
- Twist an aerator onto each bathroom faucet to save water without noticing a difference in the water flow. Faucet aerators cost as little as a few dollars and can save a household more than 500 gallons each year—enough to do 14 loads of laundry. Look for the WaterSense label, which is only awarded to products independently tested and certified to meet EPA’s water efficiency and performance criteria.
- Replace your old shower head with a WaterSense labeled model, which helps you shrink your water footprint while still enjoying a satisfying shower. Making this switch reduces a household’s water use by 2,300 gallons annually and the savings on utility bills are a bonus.
- Most of your landscape is dormant and gets all the water it needs from seasonal rains. Turn off your sprinklers and save that water for summer.
The City of Folsom Water Conservation Team is here to help. Call 916-355-7252 or email
waterconservation@folsom.ca.us with any questions or to schedule a free Water-Wise House Call.
