Whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner, sustainable living and working practices have become increasingly popular in the last few years. Green plumbing is one of these fundamentals – green plumbing systems use water-saving and energy efficient fixtures as well as materials that ensure a reduction to environmental impacts. If you’re interested in learning more about green plumbing and eco friendly plumbing systems, continue reading our blog below. Looking to implement these systems into your home or business?
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How Do Green Plumbing Systems Work?
The basis of green plumbing is the conservation of water and energy. This can be achieved in many ways by using different fixtures and technology to reduce your water usage and environmental impact. This can be anything from low flow taps to solar hot water systems.
Low Flow Fixtures
One of the easiest ways to cut down of water usage is to use low flow fixtures in your home. This can be the taps, showerheads, and even toilets. Using low flow fixtures will help to conserve water and energy as less hot water is needed when using them. Low flow fixtures may take time to adjust to, but in the long run, they are a great choice.
Tankless Water Heaters
Tankless water heaters are a great alternative when it comes to traditional heating methods – these heaters reduce water and energy consumption by over 30%, and only heat water when someone has turned the hot water tap on. Tankless water heaters are also convenience because they supply heated water at a consistent rate, without wasting water, and without absorbing too much energy.
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting and storing rainwater for later use, typically in dedicated water tanks. The rainwater collected can be used within your home, as well as irrigation within your garden, flushing toilets, or drinking if properly treated. If you live in a wet region of Australia, this is a great way to contribute to your eco friendly plumbing systems.
Greywater Systems
Greywater is the wastewater from sinks, showers and washing machines, which can be recycled for other purposes around the house like flushing the toilets, watering the gardens, and even washing your clothes again (if treated correctly). Having a system that collects and treats this water can help you save big on water bills.
Benefits of Green Plumbing Systems
For Homeowners
Installing a green plumbing system in your home will conserve water and energy, naturally reducing your water and energy bills. With the right systems installed, you may even notice increased longevity with your water systems, as tankless water heaters deliver a 5 year longer lifespan that traditional tank-water heater systems.
For Businesses
Similarly to the homeowners, business owners will be saving big on energy and water bills with green plumbing systems. Additionally, in a business environment that values sustainability, it will help to increase your business reputation when it comes to sustainable practices. Tax offsets are also available for the costs of installing green plumbing fixtures which can be beneficial to any business, especially small ones.
Get Eco Plumbing Today
If you are interested in reaping the rewards of sustainability, get in touch with our team at Akins Plumbing today. Give us a call on (07) 3891 7480, get in touch via our contact form, or email us directly on admin@akinsplumbing.com.au for plumbing quotes, sustainable plumbing requests or general enquiries.