At ZeroWater, alongside using advanced filtration technology to provide cleaner water, we care about more sustainable water practices generally. In honor of World Water Day, here's a practical look at where water gets wasted at home and what actually helps.
How Water Is Wasted
From habits at home to inefficient industrial practices, there are a lot of common ways people and businesses contribute to water waste.
How Households Waste Water
One of the most common, and easy to overlook, contributors is a leaky faucet. A single one can waste thousands of gallons a year. A close second is simply leaving water running, whether you're brushing your teeth, shaving, or just got distracted mid-wash.
Other Ways You May Be Wasting Water at Home
- Long showers and baths: These use large volumes of water, especially without low-flow fixtures installed.
- Inefficient appliances: Older washing machines and dishwashers often use more water than newer, more efficient models.
- Toilets: Inefficient toilets can use as much as 4 gallons per flush, and a leaky toilet can waste over 70,000 gallons a year.
- Hidden leaks: Beyond faucets and toilets, leaks in your pipes can go unnoticed for a long time.
Add these up across a single household, and the cumulative impact is significant. It's a good reminder of the role everyday habits play in water conservation.
Top Ways You Can Conserve Water
It's easy to waste water without noticing, through long showers or leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth. A few simple habits go a long way:
- Fix leaks as soon as you spot them, from toilets and faucets to harder-to-find pipe leaks
- Turn off the faucet when it's not in immediate use
- Aim for shorter showers, around 5 minutes is a reasonable target
- Use a low-flow showerhead and faucet aerators, and consider a dual-flush or low-flow toilet, or a conversion kit for your existing one
- Plant a rain garden to catch stormwater runoff from your roof and driveway
Small, consistent habits like these meaningfully cut down household water use over time.
How ZeroWater Helps You Conserve Water
An efficient filtration system can play a role in water conservation for both households and industries. At home, ZeroWater's pitchers and dispensers reduce the trips to the tap for drinking water, and they cut down on the water and resources that go into producing and disposing of single-use plastic bottles in the first place.
Make the Switch to ZeroWater Filtration
ZeroWater's filtration system is a practical alternative to drinking straight from the tap, with several benefits beyond conservation. This World Water Day and beyond, focus on the conservation habits that fit your household, and pair them with filtered water for a lower-waste routine overall.
Shop ZeroWater's pitchers and dispensers to find the filtration system that suits your space. Questions? Check our FAQ or contact us.
