If your home has 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.
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
In areas experiencing drought, reducing unnecessary toilet flushing can be a simple way to conserve water.
Toilet use can represent a substantial portion of indoor household water consumption, so even small behavior changes can contribute to broader conservation efforts.
This is why some water-saving campaigns encourage people not to flush automatically after every urination.
## Is It Hygienic to Leave Urine in the Toilet?
