DO YOUR PART TO SAVE 20 GALLONS PER PERSON PER DAY!
The Governor of Utah, Gary Herbert, has come up with a new water initiative and goal to reduce per capita water use by 25% by the year 2025. This isn’t just in response to drought conditions but also to bring water use in line with the state’s actual needs. We need to challenge ourselves in reducing our indoor and outdoor water consumption. The 20-Gallon Challenge is going to educate the people in Kane County on how they can contribute to the governor’s goal by the year 2025. Whether you own your own home, you rent an apartment, or a business owner, saving water is a lot easier than you may think. All it takes is a few small changes to your daily routine and you can make a big difference in your monthly water bill. There are tips in the 20-Gallon Challenge that will be no cost and easy to do, low cost and some effort required, and then higher cost and more effort required.
Conservation Tip Estimated Savings
No Cost – Easy to do
Run the dishwasher only when full 2-4.5 gallons per load
Don’t leave water running when rinsing dishes 2.5 gallons per minute
Turn off water when brushing teeth 2 gallons per minute
Shorten showers 2.5 gallons per minute
Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket 1.6 gallons per flush
Wash only full loads of clothes 15-50 gallons per load
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks 20 gallons per day
Don’t leave the hose running while washing your car (self closing nozzle) 20 gallons per minute
Adjust your pressure reducer to keep pressure between 40 and 60 p.s.i. Varies
Water only before 6 a.m. and after 8 p.m. to reduce evaporation 20-25 gallons per day
Low cost – Some effort required
Fix leaky toilets 30-50 gallons per day
Fix leaky faucets 15-20 gallons per day
Install aerators with flow restrictors on kitchen/bathroom faucets 4.7 gallons per day
Adjust sprinklers to prevent overspray and runoff 15-25 gallons per day
Repair leaks and broken sprinkler heads 20 gallons per day
Add 2″ to 3″ of mulch around trees & plants to reduce evaporation 20-30 gallons per day
Repair and leaks around pool and spa pumps 20 gallons per day
Repair leaking hose bibs 15-20 gallons per day
Higher cost – Most effort required
Replace older, inefficient clothes washers 20-30 gallons per load
Replace older, high-volume flushing toilets 2.2-3.8 gallons per flush
Replace a portion of lawn with beautiful native Utah plants 33-60 gallons per day
Install water-efficient drip irrigation system for trees, shrubs, and flowers 20-25 gallons per day
Install covers on pool and spas to reduce evaporation 30 gallons per day
Install pressure reducer if your pressure is greater that 80 p.s.i. Varies
