Reducing water consumption not only decreases your water bill, it can decrease your electric, gas and sewage bills as well.

• Reducing water usage reduces your sewer bill.
  Utility companies use the water meter reading to calculate your monthly sewer bill, since it is assumed that most of the water you use eventually goes down the drain. So a lower water bill equates to a lower sewage bill.
• Reducing water usage reduces your water heating costs.
  Whether your water heater runs on gas or electricity, you can save significant amounts of money on either bill by decreasing overall consumption.
• Reducing water usage can reduce your electricity bill.
  Certain energy efficient product categories like ice machines, steamers and dishwashers will actually save you money on two fronts. They use less of both water and electricity than their standard counterparts, so when you buy and ENERGY STAR® qualifying dishwasher, you are reducing your water and electricity bills.

Water is a renewable resource, but only a limited supply is available at any one time. The planet does not produce more water to accommodate our rapidly increasing population.

If current population growth and per person consumption levels remain constant, estimates show that by 2013, at least 70% of the United States will experience water shortages. By 2025, half the world's population will be living under severe water-stress conditions.

With these projections, it has become necessary to reduce the strain on our freshwater supply. By using products from our Water Conservation category, your kitchen will be doing its part in this task.

Regularly check for and repair leaks.
By ignoring a dripping faucet, you are literally letting your money go down the drain. Most leaks can be fixed by replacing a washer or gasket that costs pennies. Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified equipment.
Several dishwashers, ice machines, and steamers are available that have met the ENERGY STAR standards for water and energy conservation. Buying one of these products also brings you one step closer to becoming a Certified Green Commercial Kitchen™. See Qualifying Products Install low-flow water fixtures.
Pre-rinse spray valves, water faucet aerators and low-flow toilets are all available for today's commercial kitchen and use less than two gallons of water per minute. They save water without sacrificing efficiency. » Learn More Wash only full dish loads.
Your dishwasher uses the same amount of water and energy whether it is full or not, so wash only full loads to save the most water. Use greywater for appropriate cleaning tasks.
Rather than dumping your steam pan water down the drain, it can be used to wipe down countertops at the end of the night. Other forms of greywater can be used for different cleaning and watering practices as well.