Water Saving Faucets

On average, Americans use over 70 gallons of water a day per person, and government officials and green building advocates say this rate of water use is a cause for concern. Much of that usage stems from bathroom activities.

Water Saving Faucets
On average, Americans use over 70 gallons of water a day per person, and government officials and green building advocates say this rate of water use is a cause for concern.
Much of that usage stems from bathroom activities. For example, water flows from a standard showerhead at 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm), so a 10-minute shower (with the water running continuously) nets 25 gallons. Count the running water used while people are brushing their teeth or shaving and you get an idea of the magnitude of the problem. Fortunately, manufacturers are on the case, providing easy ways to save water.
"As water conservation has become more of a widespread concern, an increasing number of water-efficient shower-heads have appeared on the market," says Brian Baratka, director of product marketing for faucets at Kohler in Kohler, Wis. "Now customers using these showerheads can feel good about not only doing something to preserve our most precious resource, but also something to contribute to their overall showering experience."
Manufacturers who are serious about conservation are participating in EPA's voluntary WaterSense program. WaterSense-certified products must meet minimum water efficiency standards and are then given a label to make it easy for consumers to identify those products.
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