Typical Residential Water Use Showers and Baths - (20%) Potable Uses - (9%) Clothes and dishwashing - (16%) Toilets - (19%) Lawns and gardens - (36%) Indoor water conservation products that meet and exceed code requirements are easily available locally and by mail order. There are some indications that there is not a direct relationship between the price of water conserving fixtures and their ability to provide good services; so don't use price as a benchmark for quality or performance. It is important to choose products that have standardized and quality replaceable components for best long-term performance. New products are being introduced constantly. You should consider reviewing independent research such as Consumer Reports for updates on the performance of the new products. Water use is impacted significantly by water appliance selections. Different models of washing machines and dishwashers vary greatly in the quantity of water used. Stearns Custom Homes recommends horizontal-axis washing machines and water conserving dishwashers. Visit our Energy Efficient Appliances section for more information on this. You can use captured water that is normally lost waiting for hot water if long pipe runs from the water heaters to the focets. However, a good builder will minimize such long pipe runs through careful planning in the plumbing layout. This saves materials and cost as well as water. Personal water use habits ultimately influence the effectiveness of water conserving fixtures and appliances. In Las Cruces this is a very sensitive topic so be sure to look for a builder who is sensitive to it. We are sure that after you interview others, you will see that Stearns Custom Homes offers you the best options with the best service. Save the planet, save some money. Stearns Custom Homes cares deeply about Las Cruces, New Mexico. That is exactly why all of our water-usage apparel capitalizes on conservation. What was once just a small town in the southwest is now growing into a great area of activity. We want to insure that not one person has to worry about water. Take a look at the features below, and you'll understand exactly why Stearns Custom Homes is the best in water conservation. - Low flow toilets
- 1700 series Delta/ gives you the ability to control the temperature of the water and the flow from the shower head independently
- Water-smart shower heads
- Drip systems for outside irrigation
- Hot water recirculation for on-demand hot/saves water when the master shower is 50 feet from the heater
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