Plumbing Fixtures
Look for the WaterSense Label
look for
WaterSense is a partnership between manufacturers
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to foster
innovation. Products must be certified by independent
laboratory tests for style, performance and efficiency to
earn the label.
Faucets
Check the flow rate of your faucets. It's engraved on the
cap in very small type that you may need a flashlight
and magnifying glass to see. If it's 2.0 gallons per minute
or more, unscrew the cap and replace the aerator inside.
WaterSense-labeled aerators have flow rates as low as 0.5
GPM and installation is easy. You can change aerators until
you find the GPM level you like. Most people like 1.5 GPM or
more on a kitchen faucet.
$3 - $4 at hardware & plumbing supply stores.
Showerheads
Like to indulge in a hot, relaxing shower? The people in the
focus group that test products for WaterSense like to, as well.
You can count on a relaxing stream of water wide enough to
keep you wet and strong enough to rinse your hair.
$11 - $315 at hardware & plumbing supply stores.
Faucets
WaterSense Standard
year
gal/minute
1975 2.5
2009 2.2
2011 1.5
Showerheads
WaterSense Standard
year
gal/minute
1975 3.5
2009 2.5
2011 2.0
Toilets
Dual-flush models use just 0.6 gallons for most needs. To see
how much water that could save, take the lid off your toilet
tank and look around the rim of the tank for your current
gallons per flush. Ask your water district about rebates
before you buy and – unless you've done it before – it's best
to call a plumber for installation.
$100 - $6,000 at hardware & plumbing supply stores.
Toilets
WaterSense Standard
year
gal/flush
19755.0
1992 1.6
20111.28
