The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center forecasts a slight improvement in drought conditions throughout the middle-Mississippi Valley, eastward and southward from October through December, meaning that Southeastern states may see slight improvement in drought conditions. However, because long-term drought conditions are "firmly entrenched" in much of the Southeast Region right now, it is extremely important to continue conserving water.
The kitchen is a great place to implement easy, water-saving habits:
--When you're cleaning up dishes, use a spatula to scrape dishes clean before putting them in the dishwasher, which will reduce the amount of water you use for pre-rinsing.
--Remember that many new dishwashers don't require you to pre-rinse dishes at all. Only run the dishwasher when you have a full load.
--Instead of running water to defrost foods, put them in the refrigerator to defrost overnight.
--Add an aerator to your kitchen faucet, which will slow the flow of water. Look for one that has a flow-rate no higher than one gallon-per-minute. Your local home improvement store can help.
(Sources: National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center: U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook Archive - October-December 2007. http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/sdo_archive/2007/sdo_ond07_text.shtml Conserve Water Georgia! Indoor Tips: http://www.conservewatergeorgia.net/Documents/indoor_tips.html; National Geographic, "The Green Guide: Faucets and Shower Heads: Lower the Flow." http://www.thegreenguide.com/blog/lighten-up/838)
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