water conservation ~ Saving water in the house hunting begin with leaks and dripping faucets ~ 20% of water is wasted

Jan 12, 2011

water conservation ~ Saving water in the house hunting begin with leaks and dripping faucets ~ 20% of water is wasted

How to live green everyday! Advice and solution by your Green Architect (Green Home Plans)... Water conservation

In one house, on average, 20% of water is wasted. Leaks in the pipebetween the meter and valves, this represents a loss of 150 m3 per year, the figure is 150m3/an for leaks on a flush and 150m3/an for atap leaking drip.

Too often, water is used indiscriminately. It's easy to save hugeamounts by not leaving a tap running unnecessarily, especially when brushing teeth (10l), shaving (30l), the dishes by hand (120l). Ashower uses less than a bath (150l) and is more hygienic, andthermostatic valve allows you to use less water (30l) a normal shower (60L). The water arrives at the correct temperatureimmediately leads to not let it flow while soaping. Similarly, progresshas been made regarding dishwasher, faucets (bubble jet), thewashing machine. Some recent dishwasher uses only 10 liters of water per dish thanks to the performance of their internal recycling. The dual flush action also saves water. Same benefit to washingmachines to cars.

Efficient appliances can roughly halve the energy consumption whileproviding the same service. These are often devices on the marketlately replacing those older generation still fitted to many homes. Other ways to save water can be found.

For example, water from washing a salad can still be used to clean the floor, water the plants. Whenever possible and as health permits,you need to extend the cycle of domestic water rather than exhaustthe first use.

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