Water technology innovations are helping people conserve and treat water for consumption and use. There are different water conservation methods that people can implement to combat water shortages, leaks, and lower bills. From using low-flow aerators in bathrooms and kitchens to revisiting how to keep your landscaping green and lush, you have a lot of options to cut back on your water consumption.
Shower regulators
The cost of the daily showers in your home is among the biggest drains on your budget. Not only does a ten-minute shower use about thirty to fifty gallons of water, but it can also spike the bills of your natural gas due to the power used to heat the water. Using a low-flow shower head will curb costs and conserve water.
There are different types of shower regulators you can purchase. While both tamper-proof fixtures and low-flow shower fixtures can reduce water usage in your home during showers, it is crucial to ensure that the low-flow regulators don’t sacrifice comfort. If you want to ensure the regulators protect conservation efforts, you should consider tamper-proof fixtures or install a spa shower head.
Faucet aerators
Kitchen and bathroom sinks can be equipped with water aerator technology. Aerators will create a no-splash stream when they combine air and water. This offers high pressure without wasting a lot of water.
Some homes may find the mixed delivery of air and water annoying during hand washing and other activities. You can, therefore, purchase aerators from your water technology company that can be removed only with a special key to prevent tenants from removing them as soon after installation. The quality of aerators can go a long way in ensuring satisfaction.
Fill cycle diverters for toilet tanks
These can be used to reduce water usage by diverting some water that would fill the toilet bowl to the toilet tank. This technology enables you to use less water for your toilet tank and bowl, which can reduce water usage by up to half a gallon per flush. Some diverters come with multiple configurations, which include the reduction of water level.
Customising these diverters will allow you to make the necessary adjustments depending on your needs. In contrast, whilst toilet tank bags are among some of the lowest costs technologies for toilets, they are easy to remove.
Rain sensors and irrigation controls
If your home requires landscape watering to maintain the landscape, outdoor irrigation controls are tools similar to Nest thermostats. They can adjust watering to utilise rainwater whilst maintaining the health of your landscape. Automated systems that go off when it is raining are a poor use of water. Most landscaping features do not need to be watered for about two days after it rains. Outdoor watering controls have solved the challenge of scheduled sprinklers doing the work of nature.
Another common water technology innovation is the rain sensor. It shuts off scheduled irrigation when it detects rainfall. This prevents water wastage.
