How to Save Money on Your Water Bill

We all know in the summer months bills can increase due to the amount of water usage increasing and the temperatures outdoors rising. Here are some tips to keep your water bill lower during the summer months:

Consider your Smart Meter

Smart Meters are your number one tool when it comes to saving money and conserving water. By utilizing the EyeOnWater App, Residents can monitor and track water usage and set up leak alerts. Residents can also track their irrigation usage and high usage times.

Adjust watering times

Changing irrigation to avoid watering between the times of 10am-6pm, is due to the sun causing higher evaporation rates during those hours. Both the plants and the soil will have more time to absorb water if they are watered within the early morning or late evening hours, so water when it is dark outside!

Fixing leaks

If a leak is found in the home, do not wait to repair it. Leaks are very costly and can get worse over time. Check toilets, sinks, appliances, and irrigation systems checked regularly for leaks and have them maintained by a professional.

Catching rainwater

Harvesting rainwater is a fantastic way to conserve water usage. Large box stores offer rain barrels of many shapes and sizes to fit individual home needs. Rain barrels are relatively simple to install outdoors around the home and can be used in place of a garden hose to water plants.

Water conservation in the home

Residents can practice in-home water conservation such as shorter shower times, turning off the water when not in use while brushing teeth and washing dishes. Keep in mind a 10-minute shower uses approximately 25 gallons of water! Residents can also aid in lowering water usage by only using the washer or dishwasher when there is a full load of laundry or dishes.

There are many ways to save money and conserve water around the home. In Texas water conservation is not just for the heat of the summer but can be utilized year-round. Many areas of the state can benefit from smart water usage throughout the year, especially during the rainy season when residents need to use less water overall, or in drought season when water is a more precious resource. Let Mother Nature aid in taking care of our beautiful landscapes, and let our aquifers recharge in preparation for the hotter months.

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