Waterwise in the kitchen

Did you know, every time you let the kitchen tap run when you don't need to, you can waste a litre of water every six or seven seconds?

It's easy to use water wisely in the kitchen.  Here are some top tips:

Top tips for the kitchen:

• Plug the sink or use a bowl to wash dishes
• Rinse vegetables in a bowl
• Run washing machines and dishwashers with a full load
• Don't over fill the kettle, it will save electricty too
• Turn off taps fully
• Store drinking water in the fridge instead of running the water until it is cold
• Defrost meat by putting it in the fridge or microwave, don't run it under the tap

Where is your internal stop tap?

It's a good idea to know where your stop tap is, so that you can turn off the water if a pipe leaks or bursts, or when you go away on holiday. The most likely places to find it are under the kitchen sink, in a downstairs toilet, or in the garage if this is built on to the house.

If you cannot find your internal stop tap, please contct your local plumber. Our plumbing service hotline can put you in touch with approved plumbers in your area. Telephone 0845 601 4419, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Buying a new machine?

If you're buying a new washing machine or dishwasher, take a closer look to see which ones use less water and are the most energy efficient.

In the long run, you can save more money if you buy machines that use less water.

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