metered water, fewer flushes can also mean a lower bill.
The savings from one skipped flush are small, but repeated every day across an entire household, they can become noticeable over time.
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This can be especially relevant in areas where both water use and wastewater treatment are charged.
## 3. It Reduces the Energy Used to Treat Water
Water does not simply appear at your tap.
Energy is required to:
* Treat drinking water
* Pump it to homes
* Move wastewater through sewer systems
* Treat wastewater before it is returned to the environment
Using less water therefore can reduce both water consumption and some of the energy associated with supplying and treating it.
## 4. It Can Help During Droughts and Water Restrictions
