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How a Texas Mom Slashed Her Water Bill for Less Than $40
With prices rising out of control in every direction, it's not surprising that people are trying to find new ways to cut costs.
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The drought across the state isn't helping, with 80% of Texas facing water restrictions, according to KRIV. A Houston, Texas mother of five shared some good advice on TikTok about one way to reduce the bills that are coming in -- without making a huge investment of time or money.
How to Save Money on Your Water Bill
The mom, who goes by @TeamHayHomeSchools on TikTok, says replacing a worn-out flapper valve in all her toilet tanks has slashed the family's water bill by $50 a month because it wastes less water with each flush.
She said she was able to put one in all four of the toilets in her house for $30. @teamhayhomeschools purchased her parts on Amazon, but you can also buy a new, water-saving toilet flapper valve for under $10 at many stores. Walmart has a water-saving brand for $7.44 for sale on their website.
Ways to Reduce Water Usage
If you're looking for more ways to cut back on how much water you're using, the Environmental Protection Agency suggests these tips:
- Fix any leaks
- Run the dishwasher (it uses less water than washing dishes by hand)
- Take shorter showers
- Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth
Money Saving Tips
Looking for more ways to stretch your ever-shrinking dollar? Here are some easy ones, from U.S. News & World Report:
- Find free events
- Quit an expensive habit
- Challenge yourself to reuse your stuff
- Buy clothes from thrift stores
- Ask if an item will go on sale before you buy it
- Turn your thermostat down.
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