What are easy ways to conserve water usage?
A couple easy immediate fixes, are take shorter showers and turn the water off when brushing your teeth or washing your face. One of the best ways to reduce the amount of water the septic system must treat is to replace old water-using appliances. If a major remodeling is planned, regulations may require converstion to low water use appliances. Whether remodeling or not, consumers may choose low-flow showerheads, hand-held showers with pause control, and temperature control valves to reduce water use, save energy and save money. A typical person uses from 45 to 100 gallons of water per day. About 60 percent of that water is used in the bathroom. Reducing water use conserves water resources and helps the septic system. For more ideas to conserve water usage, visit the University of Minnesota Extension Service Website.
