There are benefits to making efforts to save water. It’s better for our environment and will also help you save money on your water bill. Here are a few ways to save water while showering.
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Spend less time in the shower
The standard shower head has a water flow of 2.5 gallons per minute so every minute counts. Try to get your shower time down with one of the following methods.
Install a Timer
There are a bunch of low-cost waterproof timers that help people save water in the shower. Usually these shower timers are hourglasses that have a suction so that you can attach it to the wall of your shower and turn it upside down to start the time. These usually run for about five minutes.
Use Music to Pace Yourself
Another way to time yourself is to play a few songs that add up to about five minutes or less of play time. When the music stops, you’ll know to wrap it up and step out of the shower. Once you develop a rhythm, you’ll be able to break down steps of your the process to certain parts of the song such as shampooing, soaping up, or shaving.
Turn off the faucet while soaping up
Instead of having water spray on your back while soaping up, consider turning the faucet off. Start off on days with nice weather first to reduce the initial shock. As you do it more often, it will feel more natural for you and your water bill will thank you for it.
Save water used to heat up the shower
If your shower takes a full minute or two to heat up, you could be wasting four to five gallons of water down the drain. Save it by placing a container in the shower to collect the water. You can use it for watering your plants, flushing the toilet, or cleaning up.
Invest in a low-flow shower head
It may cost you some money up front, but your water conservation efforts will save you money down the road. Conventional shower heads flow at a approximately 2.5 gallons per minute, while low-flow shower heads typically flow at 1.8 gallons per minute. If you have a shower head made before 1992, the flow rate could be as high as 3.5 gallons per minute! Using a low flow shower head can help you achieve water savings by 35%-50%.