Drip, Drip, Drip - Saving The Planet, One Faucet at a Time

Many of you have probably noticed the dripping faucet in the Parish Hall bathroom and realized that it is very difficult to turn the hot water completely off. I often found it trickling hot water because a kid or an adult didn't manage to turn it completely off.  Did you know that a dripping faucet typically wastes 1,000 gallons per year at the rate shown in the video below.  A slightly running toilet can waste even more.

The week before Easter we installed a new faucet that is easier to turn off and uses less water. We hope to see a noticable savings in the water bill, both by stopping the dripping and because it uses about 50% less water than the old faucet.

Some comments since the faucet was installed:

It is so easy to use.  I really like it.

I can't even tell the difference [in how the water feels].

Check out the new faucet with the easy to use handles:

The new faucet uses almost 50% less water when in use than the old faucet (1.2 gpm vs 2.2 gpm).

To save water, be sure to always turn off faucets all the way, especially when brushing your teeth. If you have a dripping faucet or toilet, be sure to get that fixed right away.  If you are replacing a faucet or toilet, be sure to look for the EPA WaterSense label (equivalent of EnergyStar). 

Happy Easter!  The Lord is Risen!
Jonathan