Water Conservation For All!

Conserving water is everyone's responsibility, and an urgent one.

Please read these simple water-saving tips below. If you have any questions or need service, you can always call On Shore Construction and Mechanical (www.on-shoreinc.com) at 415-259-1133.

1) Make sure that your faucets are turned off tightly.  If they are still dripping, you may need to replace the washers. A leaky faucet or shower head may just need to be tighten with a wrench.
Also, you may want to install water-saving faucet aerators.
2) Make sure that your toilet is not running water after you flush and the flushing cycle is complete. If you hear your toilet flush longer than what it used to, it could be that the flapper is not working properly and may need to be replaced. You may also replace your old toilet with an energy-efficient, low flush toilet.
3) Reduce the amount of water you use while taking a shower (under 5 minutes is ideal.) Turn off the water while washing your hair. Don't just let the water run.
4) While you are brushing your teeth, make sure you don't just let the water run when you are not using it.
5) Insulate your domestic hot water pipes, thus saving on your heating and water bill.
6) When you wash your car, make sure you turn off the water when you are not using it. Also, only wash your car when absolutely needed.
7) Replace your existing water heater by installing a flash water heater to heat your domestic water, thus saving water and energy.
8) Recycle the water you've used whenever you can.  Used water from the dog bowl or fish tank may be reused for your plants and flowers.
9) While doing the laundry, make sure the level of clothes selected match the level of water selected.  Also, if you have an old washing machine, you may consider replacing it with an energy-efficient model (energy star), which will save water and you, money!
10) When you are washing your hands in the sink, turn off the water while you lather.

Then, check your water bill and see how much water and money you've saved!

By Maryline Linares, On Shore Construction and Mechanical (www.on-shoreinc.com)

Yosemite, California - February 16, 2014