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NJ’s 2024 plumbing code: do older bathroom fixtures need replacement?
New Jersey adopted its 2024 plumbing code with state-specific amendments on August 17, but I’m trying to sort out what that means for an older bathroom renovation. If…
do you pay attention to water-saving rules when fixing stuff at home?
Okay, so yesterday I was replacing a leaky faucet in my bathroom and I realized there's all these rules nowadays about fixtures needing to be water-efficient or whatever.…
my weird dream about a water-saving plumber inspection
Had the strangest dream last night... I was at home minding my own business when suddenly this plumber knocks on my door, clipboard in hand, saying he's here…
Are stricter plumbing rules actually saving water?
Just stumbled across something interesting - apparently, since the 90s, toilets have had to use way less water per flush. Makes sense, but I wonder if these tighter…
low-flow fixtures vs greywater systems - which saves more water in the long run?
How would you compare the long-term water savings from efficient fixtures with a greywater system? Greywater sounds promising, but I'm not sure if it's worth the hassle and…
got a warning for my shower habits, seriously?
So yesterday I got this weird notice from the city saying I'm using too much water in my showers and could face fines... um, what? Never knew they…
what if your water bill doubled overnight?
Imagine waking up tomorrow and your water bill is suddenly twice as high. You check everything - no leaks, no running toilets, nothing obvious. Um, makes me wonder…
Low-flow fixtures vs. greywater systems - which saves more?
For a first water-saving upgrade, how would you choose between efficient taps and showerheads and a greywater system? I'm interested in the water each could realistically save, the…
Finally got my water usage down - anyone else tackled this?
So, after months of tweaking stuff around the house, I finally got my water bill down by like 30%. Installed some low-flow showerheads, fixed a sneaky toilet leak…
what if your city required you to cut water use by half?
I was just thinking about this earlier today - imagine your city suddenly announces everyone has to slash their water usage by 50% or face fines. Like, how…
