When I got my first water bill after moving into this house (built in 1985) I cringed-100 bucks for ONE month of water. Ouch. It wasn't just the money that made me unhappy, it was the large quantity of water we had used (or wasted!) Soooo, I consulted my local water authority website and discovered they offer many water conservation services. I drove to their office and they gave me new showerheads, faucet aerators, and water displacement bags for the toilet all for FREE! (The toilet bags go in the tank of the toilet and displace water so less is used every time you flush.) After a month of using the FREE devices, my water bill was....are you ready for this....50 bucks! Cut my water bill in half and used almost half the water.
They also offer $100 rebate for each pre-1992 toilet you replace in your home. Nothing like a free toilet. (depending on what kind of toilet you buy.)
You might want to see what programs your local water authority offers, especially if you live in an older house. Could save you money and water.
Here is a list of water saving tips. Here is how to test if you have any water leaks. And if you have nothing to do you can go Here to play the game that teaches you about saving water.Have fun with it :)
Next to tackle-the electricity bill!
5 comments:
Great job conserving and saving money!
I've never had a high water bill like that, crazy. Here it's crazy low. What about that gas bill when you got to run the heater all day because the highs never get above the 40's??
I guess there are some perks to renting where I am. We Pay a set $42 each month for water, sewer, and garbage.
I'm wondering if my old fridge is a culprit after reading those water saving tips. It has an ice maker that doesn't work, but I always hear dripping in it. I wonder if it's leaking water constantly? Thanks!
Outstanding work Amber! I am impressed - you are showing your true Oregon colors! Thanks for the great tips!
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