During the summer months, our area can be prone to droughts and hot weather, leading to water shortages. As a homeowner, it can be frustrating to be faced with a well that has run dry or a water conservation notice from your municipality. However, you can do a few things to keep the water flowing and ensure safe, potable water for your family.
In this article, we’ll explore some water conservation tips that can help, should a drought occur. We’ll also tell you about some great products that can help ensure your drinking water is safe to drink for you and your family, and how Home Climates can help you get them. Keep reading below to learn more!
7 Water Conservation Tips
Nobody wants to think about a water shortage, but if it happens in your area, there are some tips that can help you conserve water and stay hydrated.
- Store Water: Keep a supply of bottled water in a cool, dark place. For long-term storage, use food-grade plastic containers. Consider specialized water storage containers.
- Reuse Water: Explore greywater reuse options for non-potable purposes (e.g., flushing toilets, watering plants).
- Fix Leaks: Promptly repair any leaks in and around taps to prevent water waste.
- Use Water Efficiently: Turn off taps while brushing teeth, use short bursts of water for cleaning, and wash only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines.
- Lawn and Garden: Water lawns every three to five days, apply water during the cool part of the day, and avoid over-watering.
- Rain Barrels: Consider using rain barrels to collect rainwater for outdoor use.
- Emergency Water Supply: Unopened, commercially bottled water is the safest source during a water shortage emergency.
Water purification products can help keep your drinking water safe during a shortage.
If you’re concerned about your water source staying safe during a water shortage, there are some products that can help.
UV Light
UV light technology purifies water so that it’s up to 99.9 percent free of bacteria and viruses. Purifiers can also attack algae and fungi, inhibiting their development in your existing water system.
Whole-Home Water Filtration
A whole-house water filtration system adjusts your water, using reverse osmosis for demineralization. The quality, taste, and appearance of tap water are all things that can be affected by harmful contaminants. With this system, a filter connects to the water line that leads to your house, removing contaminating elements that try to pass through.
Carbon filtration systems can provide chemical-free water all around your house, removing chlorine, odor, VOCs, and more. You can also install a contaminant-specific filtration system, focusing on common pollutants like iron, sediment, fluoride, and bacteria.
Home Climates can help you get the water purification solutions you need.
At Home Climates, we’re pleased to offer our customers the plumbing solutions they need, including water purification systems. Call us today at 717-287-5669 and we’ll be more than happy to schedule an appointment with you.
