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Building Green
Kimco Plumbing, Inc.
proudly promotes green building practices and is consistently
incorporating more environmentally sustainable practices in it's
business. We install only water conservation and low flow
faucets, toilets, and valves. We install on demand water
heaters that reduce the amount of energy needed to heat water.
We are currently researching use of low VOC (volatile organic
compound) glue, cleaners and primer as well the possibility
of offering post consumer recycled content piping for plumbing
systems in new homes. All left over
PVC, copper, brass, cast iron, galvanized and other bi-metal
products are recycled. In our office we use recycled paper and
have our ink cartridges refilled. We use e-mail correspondence
whenever possible to cut down on the amount of paper used. We want
to help retain the highest quality of life for future generations
and improve the quality of our air and water as much as possible.
Please check out the following water conservation tips.
 | A leaky faucet can waste hundreds of gallons
of water!
Call your plumber to repair leaking faucets and pipes. |
| One flush of a standard toilet uses 1.6
gallons of water. Ask us about fluid masters that can save
gallons of water per toilet at a huge cost. |
| An average bath requires 37 gallons of water. Try to
take showers most of the time and use a timer. The average 5
minute shower uses 15-25 gallons of water. Depending on your
shower head, reducing a daily shower from 10 to 5 minutes
can save 5,475 to 19,250 gallons of water per year! |
| Rather than drinking bottled water or filling a glass
from the tap each time you are thirsty, fill a pitcher with
water and store in the refrigerator. |
| Turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth, shaving
and washing dishes. Did you know that washing dishes by hand
uses more water than a dishwasher? Do only large full loads
in both your dishwasher and washing machine, unless your
appliance adjusts to the appropriate water level. |
| Use a broom to clean your driveway, porch, patio and
sidewalk instead of the water hose. You could save 80
gallons of water each time. Make sure you know where your
main water shut off is. If a pipe bursts, you will be able
to turn off water immediately and save possibly 1000’s of
gallons. |
| A rain barrel can be used to catch rain water for
watering. Use mulch to cut down on watering needs in your
gardens. |
| Avoid using ornamental water features that spray water
into the air to be lost to evaporation. Avoid buying
recreational water toys that require a constant flow of
water. |
Every drop counts. For more information about
water saving in your neighborhood, go to
www.wateruseitwisely.com/index.shtml.
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