How Is Water Conservation Helpful for Septic Systems?

The more water a household conserves, the less water enters the septic system. In the United States, a typical single-family home uses up to 70 gallons of water per person per day. If we collectively consider showers, laundry, dishwashing, toilet flushing, or hand washing, we will be able to understand how much water is consumed each day. Leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons each day. Call Carl's Septic Service Inc today to learn more.

High-Efficiency Toilets

Most older homes have toilets that use 3.5 gallons per flush, and some may even use 5 gallons per flush, which adds up to 5 to 30 percent of your total daily indoor water usage.

Faucet Aerators and Shower Heads

Aerators help reduce the water volume while making it seem as if more water is coming out of the faucet than there is. Shower flow restrictors or high-efficiency shower heads are another great way to reduce your water usage.

Water Fixtures

Leaky toilets or faucets waste a lot of water, stopping the toilet from running or repairing a leaking faucet can solve their septic system failure.

Try This Test to Learn How Much Water is Wasted

• Adjust one faucet so that it has a slow steady drip.
• Place a cup under the drip.
• Check the cup after a certain time and see how much water we lose through leaky plumbing.