How to Conserve Water in the Bathroom

Worried about wasting water in the bathroom? Fortunately, there are several easy ways to reduce your water consumption in the bathroom. Shower and sink installation expert The Bathroom Store lists a few simple tips to help you conserve water.

Reduce Your Shower Time

A long, hot shower is certainly a good way to pamper yourself after an exhausting day. But if you want to reduce your water consumption, take it easy on those long showers. You can still treat yourself to a long shower every once in a while, but try to be more efficient on a daily basis.

A standard showerhead typically puts out around 2.5 gallons of water per minute. This means that you’re using 20 gallons of water during an eight minute shower. If you shower for 15 minutes, your water consumption can easily shoot up to almost 40 gallons. Limiting your shower time can make a big difference in your daily water consumption at home.

Convert Your Tub Into a Shower

While bathing may be more relaxing than showering, it typically involves more water consumption. Save the relaxing bubble baths for special occasions and take quick daily showers instead if you want to conserve water. You can also consider tub replacement–completely remove your tub and install a new shower. 

Check for Leaks

A leaky faucet is easy to spot, but a leaky toilet can cause trouble without you realizing it. Experts recommend checking your toilets for leaks at least once a year. You can do this by putting food coloring in your toilet tanks. If the food coloring seeps into the bowl even without flushing, this means you have a leaky toilet.

The Bathroom Store provides a wide range of services to ensure that our clients’ needs are all covered. Our expertise includes full-scale bathroom remodels, tile installation, sink and faucet installation, shower installation and more. Call us at (701) 223-1008 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment.