Saving Water Indoors

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An average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year!

Common types of leaks found in the home are worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other leaking valves. These types of leaks are often easy to fix, requiring only a few tools and hardware that can pay for themselves in water savings. Fixing easily corrected household water leaks can save homeowners about 10 percent on their water bills. 

-EPA WaterSense Program

Approximately 70 percent of residential water use in Concord is used inside the home. The Town offers free water conservation devices to make saving water easy! Stop by our office at 135 Keyes Road, Concord, MA 01742 on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m to pick up your device.

Helpful Water Conservation Devices

  • Kitchen Aerator - A swiveling aerator with both a wide spray for rinsing fruits and vegetables, and a restricted flow for use when washing dishes.
  • Bathroom Aerator - An adjustable spray aerator with a low flow setting for brushing teeth or washing hands and a high flow for when you need to fill the sink. 
  • Leak Detection Kit - A simple test to determine if you have a leaky toilet.
  • Low-flow Shower head - An attractive, high-quality shower head that uses 1.75 gallons per minute that doesn’t feel “low-flow.” Cut your shower water use in half.
  • Rain Gauge - Keep track of rainfall to avoid over-watering your lawn.
  • Water Miser Garden Hose Nozzle - Enjoy watering your garden with this six-spray pattern nozzle that ranges from a fine mist to a high-powered spray.

Devices are Free for Concord Water Customers

Click on the Leaky Toilet Test info-graphic below for a helpful video

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Indoor Water Use Chart

Click on image below to see how easy it is to upgrade your shower head

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