We use water for a wide variety of kitchen tasks, in addition to boiling water to cook food, including washing dishes either by hand or in a dishwasher, defrosting food and filling cups for drinks. And usually, the water runs the entire time during these tasks.
A few simple conservation practices however, can save significantly on water use around the home, especially in the kitchen, and help put a dent in the household utility bill.
Here are a few ways you can save water in the kitchen:
• Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run until the water is cool.
• Wash fruits and vegetables in a basin; use a vegetable brush.
• Do not use water to defrost frozen foods; thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
• Scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher. Only use the washer when it has a full load.
• Consider creating a compost pile in the yard, when you can dispose of biodegradable kitchen leftover and scraps, rather than using the garbage disposal.
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