L2B Blog: The Benefits of Green Plumbing

So…. the time has finally arrived for me to write my blog about the Benefits of Green Plumbing. Yay!!! No, not really (nervous face). The amount of anxiety that has been building up inside of me has been somewhat overwhelming, to say the least. I found myself googling “blogging for dummies”… yes, you heard me, that is exactly what I typed into Google’s search engine in hopes of coming across something that would calm me down and make my anxiety disappear. After a few minutes, I thought to myself… Nadia, you got this girl, how hard can it be?… so here goes. 🙂

Let us start at the beginning.

 

What is Green Plumbing?

Green Plumbing is the use of environmentally friendly (eco-friendly) plumbing that utilises the use of energy saving appliances, low-flow fixtures and new innovative technologies that are known for costing less and lasting longer. It involves reducing water usage, recycling water, as well as making use of resources that are more sustainable for everyday living.

Right… now that we have Green Plumbing summed up wouldn’t you agree with me that the “green” life is becoming a new trend and is rapidly gaining popularity every day which does make sense if we are wanting to preserve our environment and our planet? Speaking on a personal level as I have just had a baby… we all need to try to live a little “greener”, I know that I could do so much more to preserve our environment. We need to think about what the future will hold for our children and their children’s children if we do not make the necessary changes now.

 

So what are the Benefits of Green Plumbing?

1. Green Plumbing to Reduce Home Energy Use

• Insulate Pipes: Insulating your pipes helps to reduce the amount of heat loss as water travels from your heater to the faucet and can cut standby energy loss at your hot water heater as well, saving you even more on your utility bills.
• Remove Plumbing from Exterior Walls: By running pipes through conditioned spaces, you will reduce unnecessary heat loss caused by close proximity to cold outdoor temperatures.
• Install an On-Demand Hot Water Circulation Pump: You won’t lose heat as hot water unnecessarily sits unused in the pipes, and since you won’t have to run water at the faucet while you wait for hot water to arrive, you will reduce your water usage as well.
• Install a New Water Heater: Replacing an older unit with a new, high-efficiency one can have a big impact when it comes to reducing your home heating costs.

2. Green Plumbing for a Healthier Home

• Investigate your water supply: Since different water filtration and purification systems target different water quality issues, it is vital that you know what you are dealing with before you move forward.
• Install Chlorine Filters on Showerheads: Special chlorine filters installed in your showerhead can significantly reduce chlorine levels.
• Install a Whole House Water Filtration System: This makes for healthier water and helps to extend the life of water heaters and plumbing fixtures in areas that have high sediment levels in the water supply.
• Install Activated Carbon Filters or Reverse Osmosis Systems: Activated carbon filters are installed on faucets and shower heads to absorb pollutants, while reverse osmosis filtration systems are generally installed at individual sinks to provide purified water for drinking, cooking or brushing teeth.

 

3. Green Plumbing for a Better Environment

• Install Low-Flow Showers and Faucets: Low-flow showers and faucets can reduce home water usage by as much as 60%.
• Install Low-Flush Toilets: Flushing your toilet accounts for the single biggest water draw in your home, to the tune of about 28 gallons (105.99 litres) of water per person per day. A typical low-flush toilet uses anywhere from 2-5% less water per flush.
• Install a Home Leak Monitoring Device: Leaking pipes, faucets and toilets can account for literally thousands of gallons of wasted water every month.
• Install Faucet Flow Reducers: These easy-to-install flow reducers fit on the end of your faucets (where the aerator screws on) and can reduce faucet flow by as much as 40%.
• Install Energy-Efficient Appliances: Energy-efficient dishwashers and clothes washers can reduce water consumption by as much as 50%.

 

 

 

 

Well, now there you have it… Green Plumbing. Let us all try and live a little “greener”!!

 

 

If you would like to “Go Green”, please click here for Green Plumbing companies listed on our Leads 2 Business Directory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sources: http://www.mrgreenplumbing.com/what-is-green-plumbing/

http://www.plumbermyrtlebeach.com/benefits-of-green-plumbing/

https://www.rotorooter.com/plumbing-basics/fun-facts/green-plumbing/