Lake Mead concerns and the rest of the Western drought remind us all: read our water bill, track usage and upgrade fixtures and settings.
The persistent drought in the U.S. West, including this week’s announcement of the first-ever water shortage for the Colorado River and vital Lake Mead, prompts a fresh look at how much water is wasted in homes across the country — though many homeowners have little idea how much water they actually use or how to effectively conserve the limited resource, experts say.
“We found the typical knowledge of the average home water user to be nil. Some can tell you what their total water bill is routinely, but few even pay attention to that,” said Pedreido. Levels at Lake Mead, the largest reservoir among several on the Colorado River, have fallen to record lows. Already, levels at the manmade water source, which serves 40 million people, have been retreating since 1999 in part from increased demand in rising-population areas. Persistent higher temperatures for longer parts of the year and less melting mountain snow because of climate change have reduced the river’s flow. Droughts have also fueled several major wildfires. The U.S.
What to do at home First, it’s important to understand how conditions have changed. This means water-use habits may also have to change or will become much more expensive and could cause more damage and cost to communities. Transparency and tracking water use will matter. Habit changes can have an impact. First habit change: reading your water bill and its usage rates regularly, if you don’t already.
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