Water Saving Guide – Kitchen
| Method | Approximate Water Savings | When handwashing, wash from a filled basin, not with running water | 25 gallons per load | Run dishwasher only when full, once per day or less | 10-12 gallons for each cycle not run | Run dishwasher on short cycle | 3-4 gallons per cycle | Install a low flow faucet | 2.5 gallons per minute | Use a bowl of water and brush to clean foods, fruits, and vegetables, instead of running water over them | 2-10 gallons | Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator | 5 gallons or more per meal |
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