There are strong indications that water will continue to become a more limited natural resource over the coming decades here in our nation. It is important for every homeowner, business owner, and commercial building professional to pay particular attention to these changing water use and water conservation trends. Adoption of EPA regulations and standards in industry and enabling manufacturers to continue to create Energy Star products is vital to our Nations Water Supply. By developing and implementing the new technology and expertise needed to reduce water consumption in and around buildings, should supply become further constrained, we are assured of a bright future and will be able to maintain what our country needs for it's future water needs. The good news is the United States. has become significantly more water-efficient in the past several decades. This shows that a lot has been achieved, however, there are still plenty of opportunities for further improvement.
Exploring alternative water sources, the separation of potable and non-potable water uses, water conservation and reclamation techniques, and the development of new technologies and methodologies will play important roles in meeting our future water needs. Atlas Plumbing in Dallas hopes that you, the end use consumer, will educate yourself with upcoming information in the news section of our web site on how you can help with these long- term green goals. Information on, and implementation of water conservation policies will continue to improve as new incentives, fee structures, regulations, rebates and other strategies to encourage effective management of our water resources are adopted, both in the public and private sectors of our communities.
Changes by homeowners and commercial building management can significantly reduce water use. Homeowners will save both energy and water by implementing state of the art water saving products. Every year manufacturers are introducing new technology to the market place. Implementation of these new products means that you still have a big role to play in saving water today and in the future.
The most important changes will come from people just like you, the end use consumer. Your direct actions all across the country can make a difference. Not leaving the water running the water while brushing your teeth, taking shorter showers, installing High Efficiency Toilets, buying conservation styled products, adding aerators to your faucets, installing new faucet technology with water saving shower heads, using EPA approved plumbing fixtures and employing other water conservation techniques are just a few ways Americans can begin save water at the grass roots level. Additional ways consumers can save both energy and water are:
- New Homes Can Use Commercial Appliance Types
- Residential Clothes Washers Are Designed with Savings In Mind
- Residential Dishwashers are New & Improved
- Outdoor Water Use Products Insure Increased Savings
- Zeroscaping and Native Plants Maximize Water Savings
- Water-efficient Irrigation Techniques
For most commercial settings these are a few of the highest water use plumbing fixtures that could be made more environmentally friendly:
- Commercial Clothes Washers
- Commercial Dishwashers New & Improved
- Commercial Steamers Maintain Higher Energy Savings
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
- Cooling Towers
- Commercial Boilers
- Process Equipment
- Water-efficient Irrigation
Commercial building owners and managers understand and are eager to help this nation determine the best course of action for continued federal energy performance standards and for improving energy efficiency with a focus on reducing water use. Energy Star Rated products and Green Building Products play a huge role in saving water and energy, but so do our actions. Educating building occupants about water conservation can and will make a big difference in water usage.
Do you know the best ways to save water and money in your home or business? Call Atlas Plumbing in Dallas today to find out how you can start saving in your location.
