Saving Water in you kitchen
Approximately 8 percent of in-home water use is in the kitchen.
- Install a water saving kitchen faucet aerator, which can cut water use in half.
Water saved: 1 to 2 gallons per minute - If possible install a touchless/touch-free kitchen faucet that turns water on as need automatically and shuts off when done to limit water usage.
Water saved: 20+ gallons per month - Wash fruits & vegetables in a pot of water instead of running water over them.
Water saved: 50 gallons per month - Defrost food in the refrigerator instead of running water over it
Water saved: 50 gallons per month - Cook food in as little of water as possible, it also helps to retain more of the nutrients
Water saved: 20+ gallons per month - Use designated water bottle or cup per person all day to cut down on dirty dishes to wash
Water saved: 50+ gallons per month - Repair or replace leaky sink faucets & sprayers
- Water saved: 130 gallons per month
- Don’t rinse dishes before loading dishwasher, just scrape food off and allow dishwasher to take care of the rest.
Water saved: 20 gallons per load - Wash only full loads in the dishwasher. An efficient dishwasher usually uses much less water than washing dishes by hand.
Water saved: 10 gallons per load - When ever possible use the dishwashers quick wash mode to use the minimal water required to wash a full load of dishes.
Water saved: 1+ gallon per load - When buying a new dishwasher, consider purchasing a water-saving model.
(New models use up to 25 percent less water than older ones.)
Water saved: 3 gallons per load - When washing pots & pans by hand allow them to soak in dish-soap & water instead of scrubbing them vigorously while allowing water to run over them.
Water saved: 100+ gallons per month
Quick Links to Products mentioned in this article
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Water Saving Kitchen Faucet Aerators |
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Touchless / Touch-Free Kitchen Faucets |
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Water Bottles |
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Sink Faucets & Faucets with Sprayers |
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Water-Saving Dishwashers |