Indoor Water ConservationIndoor Water ConservationPresented by Travis AndrewsCity of Arlington Water Utilities

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Indoor Water ConservationIndoor Water Conservation

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Install Water

Efficient Devices

Practice Simple Water Saving

Techniques

Repair Leaks and Replace Faulty

Equipment

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Indoor Water ConservationIndoor Water Conservation

Kitchen Kitchen

Bathroom Bathroom

Laundry Room Laundry Room

Leak Detection Leak Detection

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Water Saving Ideas for the KitchenWater Saving Ideas for the Kitchen

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Water Saving Ideas for the KitchenWater Saving Ideas for the Kitchen

• Water Efficient Devices for the Kitchen– Faucet Aerators

• Aerators mix air with water, reducing the amount of water used without affecting the pressure

– Water Efficient Dishwashers• Use 5-7 gallons of water per

wash

1.5 (gpm) Faucet Aerator

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Water Saving Ideas for the KitchenWater Saving Ideas for the Kitchen

• Practice Water Saving Techniques– Scrape food from plates instead of rinsing– Operate automatic dish washers only when

full– Don’t use running water to thaw meat, defrost

food in the refrigerator – Wash vegetables and fruits in a bowl, don’t let

water run– Capture tap water while waiting for hot water

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Water Saving Ideas for the BathroomWater Saving Ideas for the Bathroom

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Water Saving Ideas for the BathroomWater Saving Ideas for the Bathroom

• Water Efficient Devices for the Bathroom– Faucet Aerators– High Efficiency Toilets (HETs)

• Old toilets use 5-7 gallons per flush, newer models use only 1.28 (gpf) a savings of 27,000 gallons per household

– Low Flow Showerheads• Can save over 2 gallons of water

per minuteLow-Flow Showerhead

1.28 (gpf) Toilet

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Water Saving Ideas for the BathroomWater Saving Ideas for the Bathroom

• Practice Water Saving Techniques– Turn off water while brushing teeth, save 4

gallons per minutes – 200 gallons week for a family of 4

– Take shorter showers (5 minutes)– Turn water off while shampooing and

conditioning – Place a bucket in shower to collect excess

water to irrigate plants– Avoid flushing unnecessarily, place larger

items in a waste basket (tissues, insects, etc,)

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Water Saving Ideas for the Laundry Room

Water Saving Ideas for the Laundry Room

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Water Saving Ideas for the Laundry Room

Water Saving Ideas for the Laundry Room

• Water Efficient Devices for the Laundry Room– High Efficiency Washing

Machines• A high-efficiency washing

machine reduces energy use by up to 70% and water use by up to 50%

Front – Loaded High Efficiency Washer

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Water Saving Ideas for the Laundry Room

Water Saving Ideas for the Laundry Room

• Water Saving Practices– Only wash full loads– Wash delicates by hand

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Additional Water Saving IdeasAdditional Water Saving Ideas

• On-Demand Hot Water System– Demand (tank less or instantaneous) water heaters

provide hot water only as it is needed– Heaters heat water directly without the use of a

storage tank

• Pressure Reducing Valves– Reduces the overall water pressure in a home

• Gray Water System– Install a system to collect wastewater from sinks,

showers, bathtubs, and washing machine for irrigation

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LeaksLeaks

Water Loss Water Loss

Common Leaks Common Leaks

Testing Testing

Solutions Solutions

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Leaks = WasteLeaks = Waste

21

14

31

1,0087

1

310.750.250.10 5 10Days

Leaks in gallons per minute

144

2,016

3,024

4,464

360

2,520

5,040

7,560

11,160

1,080

7,560

15,120

22,680

33,480

10,080

20,160

30,240

44,640

1,440 4,320

30,240

60,480

90,270

133,920

7,200

50,400

100,800

151,200

223,200

14,400

100,800

201,600

302,400

446,400

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Common LeaksCommon Leaks

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Common LeaksCommon Leaks

• Washing Machines– Leaky supply hoses,

internal hoses, a leaky pump and worn-out tub fittings are common problems

Common Leak Locations

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Troubleshoot for Lost Consumption Troubleshoot for Lost Consumption

PrivateCut-OffValve

“Time” the Meter Sprinkler

SystemReading

FoodColoring

Test

Test for Water Leaks

Test for Water Leaks

Before & After

Readings

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LeaksLeaks

• Check all water-using appliances, equipment, and other devices for leaks. – Repair Leaks/Replace Faulty Equipment

• Follow the 5 steps in the Lost Consumption Chart– Time the meter– Take a reading on the sprinkler system– Take before and after reading when leave the house.– Check for silent toilet leaks.– Use the private cut-off valve.

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Any questions?

www.SaveArlingtonWater.com

Any questions?

www.SaveArlingtonWater.com