Save Water in the Kitchen  

California isn’t the only place facing a dry spell. Water managers in 40 states say that even if water conditions remain normal, they expect shortages in some part of their state over the next decade. That’s according to WaterSense, the water conservation partner of the Environmental Protection Agency. That means we all could benefit from California’s efforts to get “more pop per drop,” as a state water authority put it. When it comes to wasting water in the kitchen, the dishwasher isn’t the culprit; it’s probably you. Too many people rinse their dishes before putting them in a dishwasher designed to do that very job—and do it better than you can. Five ways to save: Replace your old dishwasher. Energy Star dishwashers are about 15 percent more water efficient than standard models.…

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Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning and Buying Guide (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2016

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