Simple Tips to Help You Save Water in Your Kitchen

The kitchen is a significant water user in the house, but there are many ways to reduce your kitchen water usage. Like other areas around the house a few simple changes can make a big difference and help cut down on your water usage in the kitchen.

Here are some simple tips to help you save water in your kitchen:

Fix leaks: A leaky tap or pipe can waste a lot of water over time, so it is important to check your taps, pipes and appliances in your kitchen and fix them immediately.
Use a tap aerator: Install a tap aerator to mix water with air reducing flow while maintaining pressure.
Purchase a dishwasher with water saving cycle: To save water, wait until a full load is in your dishwasher then run it and use the water-saving cycle. This reduces the number of loads you run in a day.
Turn off the tap while washing dishes: Turn off the tap while washing dishes, rinsing vegetables and fruits, or cleaning your hands. Instead, use a bowl to rinse your veggies and fruits more often.
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean: Sweep floors instead of using a hose to save up to ten gallons of water per minute or use a damp cloth to clean up any spills.
Monitor your water usage: Regularly check your water meter to detect hidden leaks or water-wasting habits.
Choose water-efficient appliances: When it’s time to upgrade your kitchen appliances consider choosing water-efficient models. In stores look for appliances with the Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme label which indicates the water efficiency of an appliance.
Reuse water when possible: When you are cooking or cleaning, try to reuse water whenever possible. When you are boiling pasta, save the pasta water to use it later as a base for soup or water your plant. Same goes for the water used to clean fruit and vegetables.
Install a low flow tap: Consider installing a low flow tap to reduce your water usage. These taps use less water without sacrificing performance, so you even notice a difference in your daily routine.
Use the water disposal sparingly: Waste disposal can be a convenient way to dispose of food scraps. With fewer scraps and spills, you will use less water for cleaning and washing dishes.