Conservation

Our natural resources are your financial resources

Using less water means saving money. If you are a customer of First Utility your bill comes due regularly. The following table shows the average number of gallons of water used each day by the typical household of (4) for specific activities.

Daily Water Use By A Family of (4)

Activity                                   Gallons

Dishwashing                      15    

Cooking/Drinking             12

Laundry                            35

Bathing/Showering            80

Grooming                      8

Toilet                             100

Miscellaneous                   5

Total                             255 gallons per day          

Saving water in your home and garden is good for both the environment and your wallet. A few simple tweaks to your daily routine can reveal significant savings!

Check faucets and pipes for leaks

Check your toilets for leaks or improper operation

Use your water meter to check for leaks

Install water saving shower heads and low flow faucet aerators

Install a plastic float booster in your toilet tanks

Reduce bathing/shower time

Turn off water after you wet your toothbrush

Rinse your razor in your sink

Use your dishwasher and laundry machine for full loads only

Use rain water for potted plants and gardening