Celebrate Earth Day With Green Plumbing Practices
With Earth Day just around the corner, your kids are coming up with new ways to celebrate. Last year, you spent a day unplugged from devices and enjoyed walking through the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. This year, you want to make positive changes that extend beyond a single day.
While it’s always a good idea to reduce, reuse, and recycle, your plumbing can play a huge role in conservation! We’re proud to be Orange County’s certified green plumber, and we’re here to help you make your plumbing efficient for you and the planet.
Water and Energy Efficient Plumbing and Practices
With water demand tripling over the past decade and drought conditions in California, conservation is more important than ever. You might have native plants and low-water landscaping, but the rest of your plumbing matters, too.
Here’s how you can be smarter about your water usage:
- Detect Water Waste – An automatic water shut-off shows exactly how much water your family uses. So, when your toddler insists on filling the dog’s water dish and leaving the sink running, you’ll be alerted on your phone instead of being surprised by a small flood in the kitchen! One of the best parts of this device is its ability to detect leaks as small as a dime.
- Plan for Regular Maintenance – Seals and pipes wear out over time. With regular inspections, we can detect any weak spots in your plumbing and get them fixed. When your pipes and appliances are in peak condition, they can continue to work as efficiently as possible, saving you hard-earned money on those utility bills. It’s the best of both worlds!
- Upgrade Your Fixtures – New plumbing technology has made water-saving fixtures more efficient than ever. A tankless water heater saves energy and guarantees you’ll never run out of hot water. Low-flow fixtures use roughly a third of the water traditional ones do.
- Adopt New Water-Saving Habits – Small habits can have big outcomes on your water usage. Turn off the water while you’re brushing your teeth, and find a routine to take shorter showers.
Green Plumbing with Barker and Sons
Green plumbing isn’t just smart—it’s the future. And a mother knows that a little effort now means a healthier planet for our kids tomorrow. So, don’t just stop at Earth Day. If you’re ready to go green all year long, call us today.
