“Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” is a familiar mantra. When it comes to conserving water, it is important to understand the value of these efforts. Because of water’s vital importance, we need to ensure that our safe supply lasts. By preserving water, we can save energy, reduce costs and protect the ecosystem.

Every time water runs down the drain, it becomes waste water, needing treatment in order to be used again. The operations of water treatment facilities are costly, and massive amounts of energy are used to turn waste water into potable water. When we reduce the amount of water that needs to be treated, we conserve energy and money. (more…)