With triple-digit temperatures in the forecast, conserving water is more important than ever. Fortunately, Austin Water is making it easy for residential customers with free water conservation tools designed to reduce water usage without sacrificing performance.
The free indoor conservation kit includes a high-efficiency showerhead along with kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators. The showerhead uses just 1.5 gallons of water per minute while still providing a comfortable shower experience, helping households save up to two gallons of water or more per minute compared to older models. Customers can also choose between two different showerhead styles.
The faucet aerators are another simple way to cut water use. By mixing air with water, the aerators maintain strong water pressure while using less water. Bathroom aerators can save up to half a gallon of water per minute, while kitchen aerators can reduce usage by up to 1.5 gallons per minute.
Austin Water will mail these conservation tools to eligible residential customers free of charge, or customers can schedule an appointment to pick them up in person. Simply complete the online request form to get started.
Austin Water also encourages customers to sign up for My ATX Water, a free service that helps residents monitor their water usage. The program sends alerts when water consumption increases unexpectedly or when customers are approaching the next billing tier, making it easier to spot leaks and manage monthly water bills.
For more information about free conservation tools or to enroll in My ATX Water, visit MyATXWater.org.
Austin Water offers free tools to help residents conserve water during summer heat