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How to Save Water During a Drought

This summer here in Utah, we are dealing with having severe drought conditions. That means we all need to find ways to use less a lot less water in our homes and yards right now. We share 6 easy things you can do in your home to "slow the flow" and lessen your water usage. If everyone makes small changes to save water, it can make a huge difference overall in how we get through this.
1. REDUCE WATER USAGE IN YOUR YARD
Toilets are not garbage cans and should be used properly. Way too many people think they can just flush whatever away and it disappears. There are only two things that should ever be flushed — toilet paper and human waste. Everything else, from tissues to paper towels and feminine hygiene products to flushable wipes (yes, don’t flush those!), will undoubtedly clog your pipes — if not right away, eventually. These items can also clog up the entire sewer system too.
2. NEVER LEAVE THE WATER RUNNING
We can probably all think of ways to save money and resources by making simple everyday decisions in our water usage. Simply remembering to never leave water running is a really good water conservation tool. Whether it’s turning the water off while shaving or brushing your teeth, turning the faucet off when you step away from the kitchen sink, or not leaving a hose running in the yard, make it your personal and family goal to turn off any running water. Make sure to include your toilet in your checklist as well. A running, leaking toilet can waste up to 73,000 gallons of water per year!
3. LIMIT WATER USE FOR BATHS & SHOWERS
This one comes with some definite upsides. If everyone in your house is conscientious about taking shorter showers and running less water for baths, everyone wins! You’ll waste far less water for one, but you’ll also save on water heating costs. Not only that, but shorter showers means fewer cold water showers and shorter wait times to get into the bathroom. And here’s a tip if either you or someone else in your house tend to lose track of time in the shower: try a one-song shower! Use either a waterproof speaker in the shower or simply set your phone on the counter to help keep the shower short. This way, you can pace yourself and know when your time is done.

This can work well for children and teens also. I know my teenagers quickly lose track of time in the shower! So setting expectations ahead of time, like a one- or two-song shower time limit, helps keep everyone clean and conservative. (If you want to make it fun for young kids, try “Splish, Splash” by Bobby Darin - 2:14 or “Rubber Duckie” by the Muppets 2:23. If you need slightly more shower time, here are some really long songs: “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen - 7:08, “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin - 8:21, or “November Rain” by Guns n’ Roses - 9:08. Added bonus on the last one: you can pretend you’re Slash, slaying a guitar solo in the November rain of your own shower studio.)
4. RUN ONLY FULL LOADS IN YOUR CLOTHES & DISHWASHER
My kids and I like to make a game out of expert dishwasher loading. Like a game of Tetris, we try to see how many dishes we can fit in the dishwasher while also making sure each dish is in a good position for getting clean. Running a full dishwasher--and a full clothes washer--saves so many resources for you and your family! For starters, you save money when you’re heating fewer gallons of hot water. But also, you save money on your power bill when your appliances are running less often. And finally, you’re saving hundreds of gallons of water over time.
5. DON'T USE TOILET AS A TRASH CAN
This water saving tip can actually save you hundreds in plumbing repairs--and save taxpayers thousands in water treatment problems. As tempting and easy as it might be, the toilet was not designed to be a trash can. Your home’s plumbing and your city’s sewer system are not designed to handle garbage--that’s what your city’s garbage service is for! So next time you think about putting dental floss, Q-tips, hair, tissues, wrappers, gum, or any other trash not approved for use in sewers into the toilet, think about how much money and how many man hours you could save yourself and your city by saving a flush and simply placing those items in a trash can instead.
6. KEEP PITCHER OF DRINKING WATER IN THE FRIDGE
Instead of letting the tap water run until it’s cold (which in the summer can take quite awhile) to fill up a glass or pitcher with cold water, always have cold water on hand by keeping a pitcher of it in the fridge! This one is a super simple tip that can save a lot of water over time.
Many people likely don't think that water conservation is a big deal. But this year, because we've had such a dry winter, it's even more important. So start establishing water-saving habits now! Don't wait until it's gone to start thinking about saving water.
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To calculate the cost of your drain project, your plumber will determine the tasks needed. Each task has a price associated with it, which your plumber will add together to arrive at your total. This method allows us to identify and rule out unnecessary tasks, prioritizing fairness and transparency (while saving you money).

Our pricing method is not influenced by the neighborhood someone lives in but is designed to be fair and transparent. When we designed our pricing guide, we asked ourselves, “What does it take to perform this task?” NOT, “How much can we get a person to pay?” This commitment to honest, clear pricing reflects our respect for our clients.

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It costs $269 to inspect your sewer main line with our sewer camera equipment. If you’d like to see what the inside of your sewer line looks like, our sewer supervisors have high-definition cameras to show you a live video of the inside your sewer main line.

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It costs $269 to inspect your sewer main line with our sewer camera equipment. Below you will find a couple internet specials to help you save. If you’d like to see what the inside of your sewer line looks like, our sewer supervisors have hi definition cameras to show you a live video of the inside your sewer main line.

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If you are looking to replace your sewer main line, one of our sewer supervisors will come to your home and inspect your sewer main line with a high-definition camera and show you what options are available. The visit doesn’t cost you anything, so call us if you have questions about replacing your sewer main line.

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We prefer to price based on the job and not what other companies charge. Hourly rates can lead to unexpected costs for homeowners, making the final price unpredictable. By pricing the work itself, we make sure you’re only paying for what’s actually needed—keeping things fair and efficient.

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Water heater replacements vary. Often, older units require updates to meet safety standards. Common items missing from many water heaters are flexible gas lines, expansion tanks, earthquake straps, gas sediment trap, upgrade exhaust venting, etc.

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No, our plumbers don’t quote a price until they have seen your plumbing project. Once they quote a price, it doesn’t change, no matter how long it takes. At any time, you want to add more tasks to your plumbing project, your plumber will let you know how much it would cost to perform the extra work.

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You can pay for your plumbing service with cash, check, or any major credit card. We collect, in full, upon completion of the project. If you would like to make monthly payments, we do have many financing options available through 3rd party finance companies, OAC. Your plumber can talk to you about your options when they give you pricing options for the HVAC work you want completed.

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