Angle and space nozzles to maximize the contact of the water's spray. Use automatic shut-off nozzles on all hoses. By changing nozzles and pumps West Central Turkeys saved 14,000 gallons of water per day. By switching to a smaller nozzle size, Schroeder Milk, St. Paul, reduced its water use by 2,880 gallons per day. Using an automatic shutoff nozzle on their truck washing hose is saving Marigold Foods, Minneapolis, between 3,000 and 6,000 gallons of water a day.
Valves stop it.
Use solenoid valves to stop the flow of water when production stops. See Success Stories for examples. Sparta Foods or Hoffman Industries Leakers are losers. Repair leaks and implement a preventive maintenance program. By repairing one leak in a 3-inch line, Schroeder Milk saved 1,500 gallons of water a day.