subject: Affordable Plumbing Solutions To Conserve Water [print this page] One major area of the plumbing industry that is on the rise is Green Plumbing. While this term is broad, the ideas behind it include environmentally friendly ways to reduce water usage, recycle water that has already been used and use sustainable materials if it is possible. At Lutz Plumbing, we consider ourselves local Kansas City community frontrunners in the Green Plumbing industry. While we provide both residential and commercial plumbing repairs, installations and maintenance, our goal is to tell you about many affordable, simple solutions and methods that you can use to maximize the usage of your plumbing system and plumbing fixtures while also conserving water and having a positive impact on the environment. Take a minute to explore possible water conservation methods and do your part to make a difference!
Affordable, Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Low-flow faucets, low-flow showerheads, low-flow toilets and dual flush toilets are great ways to conserve water in the home or at your commercial property. At Lutz Plumbing, our licensed, certified plumbing specialists recommend using any low-flow plumbing fixtures possible. They are an affordable way to conserve water and are very affordable to purchase and install. Our dedication to our community and the environment has taught us many benefits of using these types of fixtures.
Low-Flow and Dual Flush Toilets- Traditional toilets use anywhere from 3.5 to 7 gallons of water per flush. With dual-flush toilets and low-flow toilets, you can actually choose the amount of water that you use per flush between either 1.1 or 1.6 gallons per flush, which is the maximum amount allowed. Most people find that they only need the 1.1 gpf (gallons per flush) setting which saves a whole half a gallon of water per flush and a whole lot more in comparison to traditional toilets.
Low-Flow Bathroom Showerheads- Conventional showerheads use 4-5 gallons per minute! With low-flow showerheads, you will use about 2.5 gallons per minute which drastically saves water without impacting your daily shower routine.
Low-Flow Kitchen and Bathroom Faucets- Low-flow faucet aerators for your kitchen and bathroom sinks can reduce water usage by almost 40% by only using the maximum of 2.5 gallons per minute as opposed to the traditional 4 gallons per minute.
You are literally flushing one of the worlds most valuable resources down the drain every time you brush your teeth, go to the bathroom or wash your dishes with using low-flow plumbing fixtures! Green Plumbing and water conservation specialists are familiar with the best brands and products and would love to work with you individually do determine the best personalized plan for your home or businesss bathroom and kitchen water usage needs.
Tankless Water Heaters
Water heaters are a very important staple of your plumbing system year round and not just in the winter months. Hot water is a necessity for any functioning residential or commercial property. Tankless water heaters are becoming more and more popular because they save you space, time, money and they also conserve water! Tankless water heaters heat your hot water on demand, which means water is not constantly being heated when it is not needed. By eliminating the need to store hot water, they save more gallons per minute than traditional tank water heaters. Both gas and electric models are used but gas models are said to have an edge in regards to low flow rates and water and energy conservation.
