You could probably guess that your shower is the biggest water user in your home. In fact, the average home uses 40 gallons of water every day (according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). That translates to over 4.9 billion gallons a day in the United States!
You can save money by reducing your home’s water usage by making one simple change to your bathroom…
Switch Your Shower Head
Was your shower head installed prior to 1994? Due to the age of this shower head, you could be using an unnecessary amount of water. Here’s why: older shower heads typically spray 5 gallons a minute. Shower head models that were made after 1994 spray almost half of that and are much more efficient.
Test It!
How do you know if your shower head is spraying more water than necessary? Put it to the test! Here’s how: Place a gallon bucket under the spray of your shower head. Turn on your faucet the way you would normally turn it on for a shower. If the water from your shower head reaches the brim of your one gallon bucket in less than 24 seconds, your shower head doesn’t pass the test. You could possibly benefit from a new shower head.
Switch & Save
If your shower head didn’t pass the test, it’s time to make a switch and save! When you go to shop for a new shower head, look for a “WaterSense” label. That means that particular shower head is highly efficient, saving water & dollars.
It’s that easy! Just a simple switch could save you hundreds of dollars a year in your water bill. At The Bosworth Company, we are here to ensure the comfort of your household. If you’d like more information on how to save on your utility bills, follow our boards on Pinterest!