By taking the steps below, operators can reduce the amount of water waste created by their establishments, while benefiting from the costsavings associated with fewer gallons down the drain

• Conduct a water waste audit to identify areas of loss that can be repaired.
• Fix leaks in faucets and toilets in front and back of house.
• Install low-flow aerators to hand wash stations, as well as restrooms.
• Only run dishwashers when they are completely full.
• Switch to air-cooled ice machines, which are just as efficient as traditional ice machines, but can save 100,000 gallons of water per year for a machine making 500 pounds of ice per day.
• Use a water broom instead of a traditional hose for areas requiring daily high-volume cleaning. They clean more effectively and waste less water.
• Install low-flow dishwashers and pre-rinse stations.

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