{"id":1271,"date":"2022-03-04T17:48:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-05T00:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2022-03-09T20:17:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T03:17:51","slug":"is-your-contracting-business-wasting-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/is-your-contracting-business-wasting-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Contracting Business Wasting Water?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>These days, California seems to be in a persistent state of drought. And whether or not you can feel it personally, you know that water is a finite resource. Although you\u2019ll need to use it on occasion at the construction site, it\u2019s important that you only use what you need. Here are a few tips to make sure you can minimize wasted water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contain Loose Debris
\n<\/b>A significant portion of the water used on a construction site relates to containment of dust particles. In short, if your site has loose materials that are blowing all over the place, it\u2019s pretty easy to use a hose and a brush to clean them up. Of course, it\u2019s even easier to keep them from blowing everywhere in the first place. Purchase different types of covers, and learn how to tie them down in case of wind or rain. You\u2019ll have less to clean up, and minimize your water use that way. It\u2019s also a good practice for minimizing the environmental impact of construction.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clean as You Go
\n<\/b>Are your construction tasks generating a lot of debris on the construction site? Don\u2019t wait until they start to pile up to take care of them. A dusty, dirty workspace increases the likelihood of injury. If you get in the habit of sweeping up after each task is done, you\u2019ll be less likely to want to hose it all down at the end of the day. To make it easier, ensure that the proper cleaning equipment is within reasonable reach of the workstation. And be sure to build in extra time for cleanup of each task, so that you don\u2019t feel like you have to rush.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pay Attention to Plumbing
\n<\/b>On the construction site, you\u2019re not just worried about the water that you use. You should also be concerned about the water you might lose by accident. On a jobsite with existing construction, you run the risk of hitting a plumbing line that can cause significant leaks. Failing to identify or contain those leaks can lead to thousands of gallons of water lost every day until it is fixed. Before you start work, be sure to get a layout of underground lines for water, gas and other utilities. You can avoid a lot of hassle having to arrange for emergency repairs with a little advance preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Invest in Efficient Hoses
\n<\/b>At times, there is no replacement for water. In that case, you should try to be as efficient as you can. For example, there are hoses and attachments that make it easy to adjust the quantity of the spray. That way, you can get the precise amount of power from the water without wasting extra gallons. Every month or two, be sure to inspect your hoses and faucets for signs of leaks, kinks or damage. Replacing the hose might save you hassle as much as it saves you water.<\/span><\/p>\n

Collect and Reuse
\n<\/b>If you wash your car by hand at home, you probably pass off the water you use as beneficial to your lawn. On the construction site, excess water seeping into the ground isn\u2019t necessarily a good thing. If you have the option, it may make sense to collect the water you use for certain jobs and reuse it for other tasks. Sometimes you need clean, fresh water for a job. Other times, any water that isn\u2019t toxic will do. And if you\u2019re using harsh chemicals, it\u2019s often better to collect the water you use on the construction site than to let it flow downward into the gutter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Controlling your water consumption is an important part of running a contracting business in California. To learn more about how you can get started, visit CSLS today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

These days, California seems to be in a persistent state of drought. And whether or not you can feel it personally, you know that water is a finite resource. Although you\u2019ll need to use it on occasion at the construction site, it\u2019s important that you only use what you need. Here are a few tips … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[220],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-contractor-business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1271"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1271\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1271"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1271"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/contractorslicensingschools.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}