{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Citizens Utility Board","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org","title":"Water Saving Tips | Citizens Utility Board","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ozLKHvcAW8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/water_saving_tips\/\">Water Saving Tips<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/water_saving_tips\/embed\/#?secret=ozLKHvcAW8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Water Saving Tips&#8221; &#8212; Citizens Utility Board\" data-secret=\"ozLKHvcAW8\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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If you notice a significant change in your bill, contact your utility company as soon as possible. Also, find out if your utility offers free or low-cost water efficiency products.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Why is my water bill so high?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Water Usage. Some municipalities charge you a flat fee for your water service, which means you don\u2019t get charged for your actual water usage. This takes away the incentive to be efficient, and customers often pay more than they should. Some communities may bill you once every few months, which means larger, albeit fewer, bills. Lastly, private water utilities are motivated by profit and therefore often increase the rate to line their pockets. Infrastructure. Illinois municipalities lose billions of gallons of water each year due to leaky pipes. It is expensive to replace deteriorating pipes, pumps, hydrants and meters. If you live further away from your water source, you will be charged more for that water as it passes through several other communities and is marked up.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1475699797969{background-color: #0f4b91 !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How can I save money at home?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]Water Usage Wash larger loads of laundry. Smaller loads can quickly add up. You\u2019ll save water by not running so many cycles (and you\u2019ll be helping out your natural gas and electric bills as well). Turn off the water during daily activities like brushing your teeth. This can save up to 20 gallons of water per person a week. Avoid running water while you shave. Fill the bottom of the sink with a few inches of warm water in which to rinse your razor. If you use a dishwasher, only run full loads. If you wash dishes by hand, don\u2019t leave the water running for rinsing. If you have two sinks, you can fill one with rinse water. If you have one sink, gather all your washed dishes in a dish rack, then rinse them quickly with a spray device or a pan of water. Keep a bottle of drinking water in the refrigerator. This puts a stop to the wasteful practice of running tap water to cool it for drinking. A typical shower uses five to ten gallons of water a minute. Limit your showers to the time it takes to soap up, wash down and rinse off. Wash your hands with cold water. Washing your hands with soap and cold water is just as effective as washing them with hot water. Switching to cold means you\u2019ll waste less water if you\u2019re not waiting for the water to get hot. Infrastructure Fix toilet and faucet leaks. Toilets can waste nearly 50 gallons of water per year and faucets can waste 2,700 gallons. Water leaks can account for almost 12 percent of your water bill. Insulate your pipes so that water heats up faster so that it doesn\u2019t need to be run as long. Purchase water-saving products, particularly those with WaterSense labeling. The EPA certifies that [&hellip;]","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/CUB_IL_LogoBadgeRGBAdminLogo.png","thumbnail_width":254,"thumbnail_height":254}