Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – July 31, 2013
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE?
For more than a century, having clean water has been as simple as turning on the tap for most Americans. Ready access to cheap, fresh water is changing however, as homeowners are beginning to feel the rising costs of water in their wallets.
Even though the season for home improvements is winding down now, there is one upgrade you might want to undertake before the winter rains come. A water catchment system can be fairly easy to install and can significantly reduce your water bill.
Water catchments come in all styles and prices, from the simple rain barrel attached to your gutter to advanced systems that are hidden from view and purify the water to make it suitable for drinking.
The average American home uses about 250 gallons of water every day. During the summer months it can go up to a whopping 1000 gallons to keep gardens and lawns watered. To find ways you can save water and money and for more information, check out www.epa.gov/watersense.