How can I conserve water in the kitchen and laundry room?

  1. Use appliances efficiently. Run full loads in the dish or clothes washer or, if your appliance has one, use a load selector.
  2. Buy a water saver. Select new appliances that are designed to minimize water use.
  3. Clean vegetables and fruit efficiently. Use a vegetable brush to expedite cleaning.
  4. Use garbage grinders as little as possible. Start a compost pile.
  5. Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator. Avoid running the tap just to cool water for drinking or utilize that water for other uses such as watering plants.