If you’ve ever wished that there were more hours in the day, then your wish is coming through this month! Daylight Savings Time is back again, which means it’s time to set our clocks forward and enjoy a full extra hour of sunlight. So, as the age-old question goes, what will you do with your extra time?
Will you get some work done around the house like cleaning the floors or washing the car? Will you treat yourself to a long relaxing bubble bath? Or will you take up a new hobby, like gardening? These are all great ideas, but they all drastically increase your water and plumbing system use.
Do You Know The History of Daylight Savings?
Even though the United States didn’t start using Daylight Saving until the late 1960s, countries like Germany and Canada have been implementing it since the first world war, and even before that!
In fact, the idea of Daylight Saving as we understand it today was introduced by a Scientist in New Zealand in 1895. The purpose of turning our clocks forward an hour in the spring is to reduce the use of artificial light in an attempt to reduce the use of the fuel used to power it. This practice has impacted multiple industries, including plumbing.
Here Are Some Ways You Can Save Water Every Day
It makes sense that you would use more water during Daylight Savings because you are awake and active longer. However, using more water can negatively affect your piping systems, as well as drive up your monthly water bill. Here’s how you can save water and money this spring:
Invest in higher efficiency appliances like washing machines and toilets.- Turn the water off while you’re brushing your teeth.
- Hand wash dishes, rather than putting them in the dishwasher. Make sure to also turn the tap off while you’re washing.
- Cut back on products that use up a lot of water to produce, like plastic and meat.
- Take shorter showers.
Make a Difference by Going Green
Water conservation is arguably the most important aspect of environmental work because water is arguably the most important part of most ecosystems. Did you know that a human being could survive up to three times as long without food as they could without water?
That’s because we are made of about 60% water ourselves. Aside from the fact that most life on earth depends on water, saving water can also prevent premature pipe failure, because it creates less wear and tear on your pipes, and reduces the amount of limescale that can build up in your pipes.
This planet is all we’ve got, so it’s important that we take good care of it. Consider for a moment your water use on an average day. Are you doing your part to take care of our planet? If not, then today is the perfect time to start. Give Daniel Cordova Plumbing, Drain & Sewer a call today at (626) 962-0885 if you’ve got any more questions about how your plumbing can help you conserve water.