Today 1.1 billion people do not have access to clean drinking water. 1.8 million people will die this year because of waterborne disease.
Water conservation is, arguably, the most important aspect of the “green plumbing” movement. In our area of the world, we open a faucet and bottle quality water flows out in a seemingly endless supply. Unfortunately, it is not endless, it is a limited resource and we use it to flush our toilets!
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 20% of California’s energy use is consumed in the treatment and moving of potable water, saving water is saving energy.
There are many ways to conserve water in the home. A simple home use water audit can indicate many areas where water use can be reduced. Continue reading
