Drought In Georgia: Water Saving Tips

According to the AJC, Georgia is in a severe drought that is continuing to expand. Most places in Georgia are down approximately 2″ in rain so far this year. You can always monitor the severity of the drought in your area by using the United States Drought Monitor. So far, there are no imposed water restrictions, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore the fact that we are in a drought. Doing your part to conserve water is important all year long, but especially during a drought. Following some water saving tips can have an ecological impact and can also have an economical impact by saving you money on your water bill. Let’s all help fight through the drought in Georgia and follow some water saving tips this year!

Water Saving Tips:

1. Install water saving shower heads and try to keep your showers under 5 minutes each.
2. Only run full loads in your washing machine and your dishwasher.
3. Don’t use your toilet as a trash can as this results in extra flushes each day.
4. Install a low flow toilet.
5. Don’t leave the water running while you’re brushing your teeth, shaving, or doing dishes.
6. Water your garden, yard, or other plants during the times when there will be minimal water evaporation such as early in the morning or late at night.
7. Don’t let your tap run while you’re waiting for cooler water, instead keep some water refrigerated.
8. Make sure to stay on top of your home’s plumbing system and check for leaks!

Do your part to try and follow these water saving tips during the drought in Georgia this year! If you check your plumbing system and find that you have plumbing leaks or want to learn more about ways you can install more eco friendly plumbing appliances, call the experts at Masterflo Plumbing today! (678) 822-7095!