Water Conservation

Fresh, clean drinking water – the Bay Area needs more potable water every day. Conserving local fresh water is imperative for our future.

In our homes, getting fresh water is as easy as breathing; we just turn on the taps. But using water isn’t only about emptying and filling a drinking glass, a bath or a cooking pot.

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It takes energy to create potable water, to move it, clean it, pump it, store it and to heat hot water. Californians use 20% of household energy just to manage water: “Running the hot water faucet for 5 minutes uses [as much] energy as burning a 60-watt bulb for 14 hours.” (U.S. EPA).

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See our FAQ: Why is drinking water at risk?

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Small actions matter for water conservation. Here's Pipe Spy’s “water action short list”:

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• Fix every drip in the house.

• Check that toilet tank water isn’t spilling into the bowl.

• Water your garden and lawn for the minimum time (or plant a dry garden!).

• Use a sink tub of warm water for dish washing/rinsing.

• Use cold water for laundry.

• Install a low-flow shower head.
   

Call Pipe Spy for more ideas!