Clinton Township Newsletter

4 J u l y 2 0 1 5 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com 8 W a y s t o s a v e W a t e r & M o n e y Provided by Anne Thornton, President, MSI Plumbing & Remodeling The typical homeowner uses about 100 gallons of water every day -- with two parents and two kids the typical family uses 400 gallons per day! Here are 8 ways to save water and money. 1. Invest in WaterSense Certified Products: Buy products that display the WaterSense label, which shows the product meets EPA criteria for efficiency and performance. (Faucets, toilets, shower heads, appliances.) 2. Go Tankless with Your Water Heater: Tankless water heaters only heat water as you need it (not 24 hours per day like a traditional water heater). Basically, cold water zips through the tankless unit and a gas burner quickly heats it to the pre-set temperature. 3. Install a Recirculation Pump: You can easily waste five to 20 gallons of water every day waiting for hot water to come out of the faucet. Consider installing a recirculation pump which has a thermostatically controlled sensor valve and timer. This allows the hot water in the supply line to constantly remain hot. Over the course of a year, a recirculation pump can save you thousands of gallons of water. 4. Recycle Your Water: Re-use your Greywater (sometimes spelled "gray water"). This is the water that goes down the drain that is perfectly good water, like when you wash fruit or vegetables in the sink or when you shower. Greywater re-use systems are designed to save and use that perfectly good water for something else in your home. 5. Consider Drip Irrigation: Many households spend half of their water outside on their lawn and garden. Save water and money by installing a drip irrigation system that uses flexible polyethylene tubing equipped with water-dripping emitters and low-volume micro-sprays. With this system, you're still watering everything-- you're just doing it slowly and exactly where it needs to be done, minimizing not just water evaporation but the runoff, if you use chemicals on your lawn. 6. Collect and Reuse Rainwater: Like a lot of water conservation methods, you can go big here, or small. You can simply have a rain barrel placed anywhere in your yard -- though at the end of a rain gutter is a logical choice -- and as it collects water, you can use that to water your plants. 7. Landscape to Prevent Overwatering: Xeriscaping is landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce the need for additional irrigation. Choose draught- resistant plants, batch plants together so you can concentrate watering efforts and learn about your area's native plants, which should thrive without additional watering. 8. Be Sensible: If you're feeling overwhelmed by all of this–remember–the most effective method of saving water doesn't come from pipes, it comes from you. For instance, if you have to run the shower until it gets hot but don't want to buy a recirculation pump, stick a bucket in the shower and use what you collect to water your lawn or plants. Other practical tips: turn off the faucet if you're not using the water, like when you brush your teeth or while preparing a meal and, instead of washing down the deck or patio, take a broom to it. Lastly, teach your children about the importance of saving water. For more information about remodeling and improving your home, please visit us at our showroom, give us a call or visit us online. MSI Plumbing & Remodeling • 908.735.4438 • www.FindSolutionsOnline.com. T h e h C f e d e r a T e d r e p u b l i C a N w o m e N The Hunterdon County Federated Republican Women (HCFRW) has found a permanent home to hold its monthly meetings! Pat Torpey, Chairman of the Hunterdon County Republican Committee, announced last week that the Republican Headquarters at the Flemington circle will be made available the third Monday of every month for this purpose. After a long hiatus, the HCFRW is enjoying a dynamic revitalization under the leadership of current president Bonnie Schmidt of Lebanon. HCFRW members consist of busy, active women who are provided the opportunity to network and share information concerning their political interests. Planned events throughout the year are designed to address timely and relevant topics for active discussion, diversity of opinion, experience and culture. For membership information and the schedule of upcoming meetings and events, please find us at: www.hcfrw.org/ or www.facebook.com/HCFRW or write to: HCFRW, P.O. Box 200, Lebanon, NJ 08833. 908.735.4438 www.FindSolutionsOnline.com Kitchens Bathrooms Basements Water Heaters Sump Pumps Leaks ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 1109 Route 31 South Lebanon, NJ 08833 New Jersey Licensed Master Plumber #12770 Plumbing & Remodeling! Check Out Our Article About Water Saving Tips On This Page! Your hair is a form of expression, like artwork. We promise that you'll always leave Hair Studio 55 feeling confident and beautiful!

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