Water Saving in the kitchen

In the Kitchen

2. Use low phosphate detergents. Phosphates can cause algae blooms which remove oxygen from the water, potentially killing fish and other organisms. Look for alternatives containing zeolytes and citrate.

3. A running tap can use an awful lot of water - try using a bowl when washing dishes or vegetables. Using a bowl can save up to 10 litres every time you use it. The leftover water can be used to water houseplants or the garden.

4. For a cold drink, fill up a jug and put it into the fridge to use later instead of running the tap until cold.

? Did you know

In the UK we are now using 70% more water than we were 40 years ago (1960)

Over 90% of all water we use is discharged straight into the sewerage system. Every time a toilet is flushed as much as 10 litres of water instantly changes from pure to polluted.

As an Island country we have many fine water attractions. A large coastline with attractive and varied beaches, beautiful lakes, ancient rivers and canals. If we want to continue to have the use of these water facilities we need to make sure that they do not run dry or become polluted.