How to Money · Friday, August 7, 2026
Water bills are increasing at a faster rate than general inflation, prompting a discussion on individual conservation efforts. Hosts Joel and Matt suggested simple measures like shorter showers, replacing old toilets, and reducing lawn watering could lead to noticeable savings on monthly bills.
“Water, it's increasing at a faster clip, at a faster rate than consumer spending inflation just across the board, which I mean, I don't know, everything's getting more expensive.”
“Take a shorter shower. Like that's what he said to people, and he's not wrong. Like the shorter shower. Okay, shorter showers, they take no shower at all than the shorter shower.”
“Replacing your toilet lofo toilet sped in. The water company will pay you, we'll buy the toilet for you basically to do that, and then you're able to save some money or not having a fancy lawn right that requires watering.”