22nd September 2007

Albuquerque Saving water - Saving the environment

posted in Albuquerque Living, eco-friendly |
Woman spraying waterI was reading a great post that Sarah Peterson of SavePhoenix.org wrote about water conservation. Her article focuses on changes you can make in the bathroom that can have a huge impact on your water usage. Some of these changes are inexpensive, such as changing to low-flow shower heads. Even luxury bathrooms can be eco-friendly with tips for steam showers and infrared saunas.      

In Albuquerque, if you switch to a low-flow or high-efficiency toilet, you may qualify for a rebate of $150-$200. For more information, visit Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA).  Other services from ABCWUA include free water audits as well as rebates on other water usage items.

Green Tip: With the cooler temperatures in September water your lawn just twice a week.

Environmentally Friendly Bathroom Design

Bathroom showers, toilets, and sinks account for approximately 75% of the water used in each American home. It is important for all of us to do more to save water, both to protect our world’s natural resources and to lower the economic impact of wasteful water usage. Click to continue

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  1. 1 On September 25th, 2007, Joanne Hanson said:

    Ashley, I see many flappers that leak water and waste gallons and gallons! It is important to maintain them properly once the water saving feature is installed. A great post, thanks for the water saving tips.

  2. 2 On September 25th, 2007, Ashley - Albuquerque Real Estate said:

    Joanne - Drippy faucets and running toilets are such huge water wasters and such easy fixes.

  3. 3 On September 26th, 2007, Susie Roscoe said:

    Water conservation is so important. Thank you for sharing a couple of the ways this can be done just in the bathroom. It’s fantastic to know there is a REBATE for homeowners willing to change out their toilets!

  4. 4 On September 27th, 2007, Ashley - Albuquerque Real Estate said:

    Susie - The rebate is nice. If a homeowner is hesitating that hopefully would sway them to switching out the toilets.

  5. 5 On September 27th, 2007, Sunriver Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker said:

    Ashley - it is amazing how many toilets I see leaking and it does not just waster water here but it takes electricty, and often times is dumping that water int a drainfield which can lead to very expensive issues.

  6. 6 On September 28th, 2007, Ashley - Albuquerque Real Estate said:

    Thesa - The costs just continue to add up don’t they? Amazing such a little problem with such an easy fix…

  7. 7 On October 7th, 2007, Rita Taylor said:

    Ashley,

    Most folks in this part of the country normally take water for granted. We are stuck in a severe drought this year and it has everyone thinking about how to save water. Your tips not just for the desert - they could be used anywhere. Thanks for linking to the great article.

  8. 8 On October 17th, 2007, Ashley - Albuquerque NM Real Estate said:

    Rita - We all need to save water no matter where we live. Little changes make a HUGE difference.

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