We tell you how you can save 10,000 rubles on water in a year

Utilities take up a large part of the family budget. The easiest way to cut costs is to save water. By reducing fluid consumption, you can save up to 10,000 rubles annually. Moreover, you will not have to resort to illegal methods, for example, installing magnets on meters. By following simple recommendations, you will be able to achieve impressive results.

We save up to 2,000 rubles annually on washing dishes

Washing dishes can use up to 50 liters of water per day. You can reduce this figure by adhering to the following recommendations:

1. Check all taps and pipes for leaks. Even a small leak leads to significant waste. Up to 10 liters can leak per day. Buying new mixers or taps will quickly pay for itself.
2. Pre-soak heavily soiled dishes in a basin. If possible, install a sink with two compartments. In the first, soak and soap the dishes, and in the second, rinse them under running water. This will save 10 liters of hot and cold water per day.
3. Install the aerator on the faucet.Its use allows you to save up to 10%. That is, if on average 50 liters of water are spent per day on regular washing of dishes, then you will be able to save about 5 liters.

Using all three methods, you can save 17.5 liters of cold and hot water per day. This yields 6387.5 liters per year, or 6.39 m3. With an average tariff for cold water of 50 rubles, and for hot water 150 rubles per 1 m3, you will save 6.39 * 50 + 6.39 * 150 = 1278 rubles.

Dishwasher Installation

Modern dishwashers can significantly save water. But it is important to understand that their use is only advisable in a family of at least 3-4 people. If you run the machine three times a day with a couple of plates, then no savings will come of it. To reap the benefits, you need to load your dishwasher full and use effective detergents.

If up to 50 liters of water are used when washing dishes by hand, the machine spends only 10 liters per cycle. If you turn it on once a day, you can save up to 40 liters of water. Moreover, the machine heats the water on its own, so we will calculate based on the price of cold water. Therefore, you will be able to save 14,600 liters per year or 14.6 m3. The real savings are 14.6*50=730 rubles for 12 months.

You can save up to 1,400 rubles on a toilet

You can effectively save water in your apartment with the correct toilet settings. You can resort to the following measures:

1. Install a button with two keys on the drain tank. A standard tank contains 15 liters of water. A regular button drains it all. But this is not always necessary. A button with two modes will allow you to drain only part of the liquid. So the savings will be up to 5 liters per time or 15-20 liters per day.
2. Place a bottle filled with water or any other item in the tank that helps reduce the volume of the tank by 1.5-2.0 liters. It will be possible to reduce fluid consumption by 6 liters per day.
3. Fix the leak. Over time, the plug blocking the drain in the toilet tank wears out and begins to leak liquid. Even a small trickle causes a loss of 50 liters per day. Therefore, it is important to change the tank fittings in a timely manner.

The use of all three methods will save 20+6+50=76 liters per day. The annual benefit will be 27,740 liters or 27.74 m3, which in monetary terms is 27.74*50=1387 rubles.

Important! Do not flush leftover food or debris down the toilet. This wastes water and can cause a serious clog. Use the trash can.

We save 1300 rubles on washing

In an apartment with a meter, washing is a fairly large expense item. Especially if it is done manually. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is install a washing machine. But it is also important to use it correctly. You need to adhere to the following tips:

1. Do not use too long washing cycles. In two to three hours, the machine can fill and drain water several times. In addition to this, a large amount of electricity is wasted. Therefore, if the laundry is not very dirty, it is better to activate the half-hour mode.
2. Don't start your car because of one or two things. It is better to accumulate a sufficient amount of laundry and wash it all at once. But you cannot overload the drum, as it may fail.
3. Do not run double rinse. Modern detergents rinse out clothes well even with just one rinse. Therefore, using a dual program simply does not make sense.

When washing by hand, 5 kg of laundry will require about 250 liters of water. The washing machine uses only 70 liters. That is, proper use of the machine allows you to save 180 liters. On average, you have to wash three times a week, that is, 2160 liters are saved per month, 25920 liters or 25.92 m3 per year. Thus, it is possible to save 25.92*50=1296 rubles.

Important! Do not wash small items, such as socks, under the tap. This is ineffective and leads to a large loss of water. Use a basin for these purposes.

We save up to 4,000 rubles on personal hygiene

Personal hygiene is mandatory for every person; you should not limit yourself to it. But with the right approach, you can even save water. You need to listen to the following tips:

1. When brushing your teeth, turn off the water. This will help save up to 10 liters per day. Even if you always brush your teeth with cold water, the savings will be 3.65*50=182.5 per year.
2. Take a shower, not a bath. To fill the bath completely, you will need about 200 liters of water. When taking a shower, you spend no more than 100 liters. Savings per year reach 18,250 liters of cold and hot water. In monetary terms, this is 18.25*50+18.25*150=3650 rubles. A very impressive amount.
3. Installation of a single lever mixer. When using models with two rams, when setting the desired water temperature, 3-4 liters are simply drained down the drain. A mixer with one lever will help to avoid such losses. It allows you to turn on the water at the desired temperature immediately. The savings per year will be 2.9 m 3 or 146 rubles.

Using all three tips at the same time, you will be able to save 182.5 + 3650 + 146 = 3978.5. But such savings can only be achieved if you do not shower for more than 5 minutes.Otherwise, the same amount of water will spill out as when taking a bath.

Replacing faucets or upgrading them will save up to 2,000 rubles per year

An effective way to avoid spending extra money is to install a water-saving faucet. This is a sensor faucet that turns on only when a person puts their hands near it. It responds to changes in the magnetic field around it. With such equipment you can save up to 50% of all liquid consumed. On average, the annual savings from such a mixer will be about 1,000 rubles.

Recently, faucets with a thermostat have become popular. They help regulate the water temperature. If the hot or cold water suddenly turns off, you won’t have to suddenly jump out of the shower, wasting water down the drain. The mixer will instantly shut off the flow and thereby allow you to save money.

You can install a special nozzle on the faucet in your home. Inside it contains an O-ring and a limiter with a star-shaped cross-section. A stream of water passes between them. If the pressure is too strong, the sealing ring is flattened and covers the sprocket. As a result, a much smaller volume of water flows through the tap. This attachment will help save liquid during cleaning, washing vegetables and fruits, and so on. On average, it helps you save about 1,000 rubles per year.

A few more effective tips

There are several other effective tips that will help you save water. The most effective of them include:

1. Try to use cold or slightly warm water. It will be several times cheaper than hot.
2. Do not rinse the cloth you use to clean your home under the tap. Pour water into a bowl and rinse the napkin in it.
3. Do not defrost food under the tap. It is better to take them out of the freezer in advance and put them in the refrigerator. This will not only save precious liquid, but also not spoil the taste of the food.
4. Install a sink combined with a toilet in the bathroom. Then all the water that is drained when brushing your teeth and washing your face will end up in the toilet cistern. This will lead to significant savings.
5. When choosing a washing machine and dishwasher, pay attention to their characteristics. The more economical the equipment, the more money you will be able to save in the end.
6. Always make sure that the mixer is completely closed. Even if only a few drops fall from it per hour, the annual losses will be significant.
7. If you need to wash your car, don't use a hose to do it. Two buckets of water will be enough.
8. If you need to wash your hands, for example, do not turn on the high water pressure. A medium-sized stream will be enough.
9. After the water has been turned off in the house for a long time, do not rush to drain it first. Wait for the neighbors to do this. This way, liquid suitable for use will immediately flow out of your tap.

It is not difficult to follow such recommendations. The main thing is to reconsider your lifestyle and develop appropriate habits.

What saving methods should not be used?

Craftsmen have come up with many ways to “deceive” meters and thereby save water. Among the most popular of them are:

1. Installation of a neodymium magnet. With its help, the rotation of the counter blades slows down. However, modern meter models are equipped with special protection against such tricks. In addition, if checked, it will not be difficult to detect the magnet.
2. Passing air through the meter in the opposite direction. A vacuum cleaner is often used for this. Such actions can easily damage the meter. Replacing it and resealing it will cost much more than can be saved using this method.
3. Installation of a water supply system bypassing the meter. This method requires certain skills and is quite expensive. Moreover, if checked by specialists from the management company, such a system will be instantly detected.

There are significant fines for using such saving methods. Such actions may even be considered fraudulent, which could result in criminal liability.

To sum it up...

To significantly save on water bills, you should not resort to illegal methods. This will have negative consequences. It is enough to reconsider your habits in washing, cleaning and personal hygiene. As can be seen from the calculations, it will be possible to save 2000 + 1400 + 1300 + 4000 + 2000 = 10,700 rubles. This is a significant amount for any budget. It is better to spend it on pleasant and useful things for the family than just paying for water supply.