Water used in your home is metered and your bill is based on the quantity of water used. The quantity of warm or hot water used in your home creates other costs—the cost to heat the water and the consumption of fossil fuel used to heat it.

A water faucet flow aerator attached to a kitchen sink reduces total flow while using aeration to maintain the “feel” of a heavier flow of water. The aerator also allows whoever is doing the dishes to “flip” off the water flow while a water stream is not needed for rinsing. The flipping action can be done with the wrist so it is much easier than turning a knob.

This item is most useful in older homes, as newer kitchens often have faucets that can be adjusted without a free hand. The water flow aerator can be used elsewhere in your home to contribute toward your energy shifting efforts.