Sugar Land residents constantly contend with rising costs, Texas heat, and the threat of drought and water shortages. As your local plumbers, we wanted to give you some tips to help you tackle these challenges through water conservation practices.
Conserving water isn’t just about saving money. It’s also about protecting precious resources. Fortunately, you don’t need to make drastic lifestyle changes to protect our local water supply.
1) Embrace Efficient Watering Habits
Lawns can be thirsty, and overwatering is a common water waste culprit.
You can conserve water in one of three ways. One is to water deeply but less frequently. Allow the soil to dry out between watering sessions.
The second way is to water early in the morning or late in the afternoon. This minimizes evaporation and ensures your roots get more water.
Or, you can get rid of your lawn altogether. Consider xeriscaping for a gorgeous lawn that doesn’t require any water at all.
2) Upgrade Your Fixtures
Older toilets, showerheads, and faucets can be inefficient. Here at Acosta Plumbing, we routinely install fixtures that are leak-free, low-waste, and efficient.
These upgrades tend to pay for themselves by helping you save money on your water bill.
3) Make Small Shifts in the Bathroom
Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth or while shaving. Take shorter showers—even reducing your shower time by a minute or two can make a huge difference.
4) Load ‘Em Up
Load up the laundry and the dishwasher. When you run your appliances with a full load, you waste fall less water!
5) Check for Leaks
Even small leaks can waste significant amounts of water. If you see your water bill increase, you should call us for an inspection.
We’ll repair them fast!
6) Harvest Rainwater
Sugar Land gets up to 43″ of rain every year. Rain water harvesting is legal in Texas!
You can harvest rainwater with any food-grade barrel. Want to learn more? Check out this guide from Texas A&M.
7) Mulch
Mulching your garden helps to cut down on weeds, but it also helps retain soil moisture. This means you can water your plants a lot less.
Use organic mulches like wood chips or shredded leads. As these mulches decompose, they nurture the soil, which means your plants get healthier, too!
Get Help Today
If you think your fixtures, pipes, or other plumbing equipment are wasting water, call us! We provide the highest level of professionalism and expertise to all of our customers. We’ve been serving Sugar Land for over 25 years, and can’t wait to meet you!