4 Ways to Upgrade Your Home for Cleaner Water and Lower Bills

Clean water is essential. But in many homes, energy-inefficient systems or outdated fixtures can affect not only water usage but also water quality and safety. During Water Quality Month, it’s a perfect time to consider how your home’s water system affects your family and how Synergy Companies can help.

At Synergy Companies, our mission is simple: we help California homeowners save energy, protect their water quality, and improve comfort.

Here are five ways we make every drop count:

1. Tankless Water Heaters

Traditional water heaters store hot water constantly, which can waste energy and allow sediment to build up over time. Tankless water heaters deliver hot water only when you need it, reducing energy use and keeping water cleaner for your family.

If you have SoCalGas as your gas provider, you may qualify for one at a low cost.

Fun Fact: Tankless water heaters are 24%–34% more efficient for homes using under 41 gallons of hot water daily.

2. Low-Flow Showerheads

Showering is part of daily life, but it doesn’t have to use more water than necessary. Low-flow showerheads maintain comfort while reducing water waste, helping protect your home’s plumbing and California’s precious water resources.

Fun Fact: Low-flow showerheads save 4-8 gallons per shower and cut water-heating use by hundreds of kWh yearly.

3. Ultra Efficient Toilets

Old toilets can use up to 6 gallons per flush. That’s a lot of wasted water! Ultra efficient toilets deliver the same powerful performance while using far less, saving you money and conserving water at home.

Through select utility programs, we’re installing ultra-efficient toilets with a flush as low as 0.8 gallons per flush (GPF), making them available to customers at no cost.

Fun Fact: Ultra-efficient toilets use up to 38% less water, saving 4,000+ gallons per person each year.

4. Faucet Aerators

A small upgrade, big impact. Faucet aerators reduce water flow without sacrificing pressure, saving water and energy on everyday tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth.

Fun Fact: Low-flow aerators save 4,400 gallons of water and up to 150 kWh of energy per faucet each year.

Energy-Efficient Water Use Benefits Your Home

All these upgrades work together to reduce strain on your plumbing, lower utility bills, and maintain a healthy, efficient home. Efficient water use means safer, cleaner water and a more comfortable home environment.

Water Quality Month is a reminder that every drop counts. With Synergy Companies, simple upgrades protect your water, your home, and the planet, making it easier than ever to live sustainably and comfortably.

Every drop matters. Every system counts. And every Synergy technician is here to help you make your home safer, cleaner, and more efficient.