Hey, water-wise friends! April is Water Awareness Month, the perfect time to take a closer look at how much water we’re using – and find ways to save!
Know & Compare: How Does Your Water Use Add Up?
Are you using the right amount of water at home? Many people have no idea how much water they should be using or where they might be wasting it. That’s where a home water calculator comes in handy! These tools estimate ideal water usage based on your household size, habits, and our local climate – then you can compare it to your actual usage.
Did you know? Research shows that people using auto bill pay tend to use more energy and water than those who actively check their bills. Why? Because when you’re not monitoring your usage, it’s easy to overlook small (or big!) increases in consumption.
Take Control & Save Water
By regularly checking your water bill and using a home water calculator, you can spot trends, identify waste, and make simple changes that add up to big savings. Many of our Water – Use It Wisely partners offer free water-use calculators to help:
- Gilbert: Household Water Use Calculator
- Mesa: Know Your H2O Water Calculator
- Phoenix: Water Usage Calculator
- Queen Creek: Residential Water Use Calculator
- Tucson: DIY Water Audits
- All others: Try the AMWUA Water Use Calculator
See if you have room for savings!
Once you get your water use estimates, you can plug in your actual use to compare.
Small Changes, Big Impact
Once you know where your water is going, you can make small tweaks that add up—like fixing leaks, adjusting irrigation schedules, and upgrading to water-efficient fixtures. Every drop counts!
So, are you up for the challenge? Check your water usage today and join us using our precious water wisely!
Donna DiFrancesco is a Conservation Coordinator and horticulturist with the City of Mesa, AZ, one of twenty-one Water – Use It Wisely partners to offer water-saving advice and programs.
Mesa residents can visit the City of Mesa’s Your Water, Your Impact page to lessen their home water usage.