(ARA) - The peak water usage season, which usually begins in
late July or early August, arrived early this year with record
high temperatures and widespread drought. During the warmer
months, the average American uses about four times as much water
as they do the rest of the year. More time outdoors translates
into more sweat and dirt, which leads to taking more frequent
showers and washing additional loads of laundry. Meanwhile,
outside, fighting heat and lack of rain requires heavy lawn and
garden watering. All of the increased activity adds up.
Fortunately, the plumbing experts at Roto-Rooter recommend a
list of water safety and conservation tips to beat the heat. 1.
Check the temperature setting on your water heater. It should be
set no higher than 125 degrees to prevent scalding and reduce
energy use. Summer is a good time to turn the temperature down,
especially when away on vacation to save on energy costs. 2.
Replacing an old showerhead can save up to 7.5 gallons of water
per minute without sacrificin