Simple repairs to major water-wasters in and around the home along with innovative water conservation products from Lowe’s can help consumers save water while easing the pressure on their wallets.

Michael Chenard, Lowe’s director of environmental affairs. “There are simple and often inexpensive product solutions that can help consumers save money on everything from the laundry to the lawn, and they also save gallons of water that might otherwise go to waste.”

Bathroom
The single largest water-wasting room inside the home is the bathroom. It’s estimated that nearly 20 percent of all toilets leak, which can waste 200 to 500 gallons of water per day. Start conserving by checking toilets frequently for leakage. If your existing toilet can’t be salvaged, consider the EcoQuantum Dual-Flush Toilet by Mansfied (187796/187778, $248).

Kitchen
The kitchen runs a close second to the bathroom when it comes to water usage inside the home. Studies have shown that if a family of four replaces its regular aerators with low-flow aerators throughout the house, more than 1,700 gallons of water can be saved per year.

Outdoors
The yard is the leading cause of water consumption outside of the home. And while creating lush green lawns and colorful blooms increase our home’s curb appeal – it increases water usage too. Some simple steps to help plan for the upcoming season include checking for leaks around outdoor spigots, making sure sprinkler heads and valves work properly and using drip irrigation to water small areas such as flowers and shrubs. These affordable products can also help to prevent your lawn from being a water guzzler:

* The Swan® 50’ Sprinkler/Soaker Hose (9235, $9.98) is made of 65 percent recycled tire rubber and designed for use on the ground surface. It’s dotted with holes on one side to gently spray upwards and it can also be buried under a layer of mulch to provide small amounts of water directly to the roots with little waste.

* A Greenscapes 15-Gallon Treegator® Junior Pro Slow-Release Watering Bag (136872, $21.42) provides once-a-week tree and shrub watering solution which saves time, water and money.

* The Gilmour® Digital Electronic Water Timer (Item #: 36660 $39.98) can help to prevent over-watering and runoff by allowing you to schedule early morning watering times on preferred days. It also helps free up valuable time for other projects around the home.

Source: Press Release, Lowe’s Home Improvement, www.lowes.com/h2o