Excessive water consumption can disrupt our natural environment and increasingly reduce the amount of water available to us. For this reason, it's essential to control consumption by taking efficient measures to ensure present and future supply. You too can save water by acting efficiently and responsibly every day when using drinking water. It's important to recognize its great value and usefulness for you and your family. You'll save on your water bill and help the environment.
How to save money on your home.
Only flush the toilet when necessary. Don't use the toilet as a trash can. Don't throw away paper, cigarette butts, etc. Install devices that regulate the amount of flushing time.
Save water when you wash your hands. Turn off the tap while you're soaping up. Use a glass when brushing your teeth. To shave, just have water in the sink. Showering is always better than bathing. Five minutes is enough time for a typical shower.
The washing machine is essential. Don't use the washing machine or dishwasher with small or half loads. Use their full capacity for each wash. Using tap water to cool drinks, fruit, or cans represents an incalculable cost for towns with a Mediterranean climate. We must avoid it. Technology can help.
You can install small mechanisms on your taps, showers, and toilets. You'll find them at hardware stores. These mechanisms can save up to 40%.
How to save money on the garden and swimming pool.
Think efficiently about watering your lawn and plants. Choose native and Mediterranean species adapted to your climate. They'll make your garden an attractive, cohesive space with low water consumption.
Choose an efficient irrigation system, such as programmed sprinklers or drip irrigation, and group species according to their water needs when designing your garden.
You can save a significant amount of water in your swimming pool. New technologies allow you to replace the use of chlorine for pool water hygiene, improving disinfection and extending its lifespan. Download more information.
Fill the pool once for several years. Do this before peak season and don't drain it to cool it down (you can install thermal cooling panels). During the winter, winterize the pool without copper.
How to save money and control consumption.
Make sure you have an individual water meter installed and keep track of your bills. Individual monitoring improves water consumption.
Repair leaky faucets and pipes immediately, as a dripping faucet wastes 30 liters of water per day. If you live in an apartment building, regularly check the internal pipes and cisterns for leaks.
How to avoid problems.
Do not dispose of oils, solvents or cleaning products that may pollute the environment or cause blockages in the network, both internal and general.
Do not dispose of construction debris, such as cement or rubble, through the sewer system. This can cause serious blockages. There are authorized organizations and companies for the safe disposal of this type of waste in landfills.
