Using Less Water While The Days Are Getting Longer

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that when the days become longer this month because of Daylight Savings Time, we are more likely to increase our water use. That may seem like a natural and harmless correlation, but using more water can have a serious impact on your monthly expenses and your plumbing.

People use the extra hour we gain when we “spring forward” to do things like watering their lawn, washing their car, or even indulging in a bubble bath. Continue waiting to learn more about what Daylight Savings Time really is, how you can save water despite the longer day, and why going green is important to both the environment and your plumbing system.

What You May Not Know About Daylight Savings

Most people know surprisingly little about Daylight Savings Time. They know that we adjust our clocks twice a year, setting them ahead by one hour in March and back an hour in October, but most don't really know why or how long this practice has been in effect in this country.

The United States started implementing Daylight Savings Time in the late sixties with the Uniform Time Act of 1966. Since then, all kinds of industries have benefited from having an extra hour in their day.

One industry that saw benefits (and is partly responsible for the need for Daylight Savings) is the railroad industry. The plumbing also benefits from more daytime hours, as inspecting pipes and drains is easier in daylight than at night.

Save Water to Save The Planet

There are lots of ways you can save water in your home, just by making simple adjustments to your everyday routine. For example, if you are one of those people who uses the extra hour of your day to water your lawn or garden, try doing it in the evening, instead of the morning.

This is more efficient since less water evaporates and your plant gets more water, so you have to water it less frequently. You can also take shorter showers and turn the faucet off while you're brushing your teeth.

These are just a few examples of ways you can save water every day. Not only does saving water help save our planet, but it also saves you money on your monthly bill and saves your plumbing from excessive wear and tear.

How Can Going Green Affect Your Plumbing?

Everyone knows that going green helps our planet by reducing waste, water and energy use, and simply taking care of the natural resources we have. It obviously has countless benefits for our environment, but did you know it can also benefit your plumbing system?

Investing in more efficient appliances or fixtures, like low-flow toilets and high-efficiency washing machines, use less water, so they save you money on your monthly water bill! Cutting back on water use also creates less strain on your piping system, so they last longer.

Don’t let the longer days stop you from doing your part to save the planet and your plumbing. Saving water can also help you save money, so there’s really no reason not to conserve water this spring. If you have any questions about water conservation and your plumbing, call Allens Plumbing at (808) 877-6370.