Water Sense

Currently, for residential users there are WaterSense rated fixtures available in toilets and bathroom faucets. The EPA is working on developing the product rating for showerheads, but because of the rigorous testing of products for performance, they will not be available until later this year.

On the commercial side, WaterSense labeled products are already available for urinals and pre-rinse spray valves and more are in the pipeline.

WaterSense has also recently released a specification to certify new homes and technology for irrigation systems is under development.

In 2008, consumers saved 9.3 billion gallons of water and 1 billion kWh through the use of WaterSense labeled products. That's $55 million just on water bills!

Replacing an older existing toilet with a WaterSense labeled toilet can save over 4000 gallons per year. At our current rates, that's $29/year!

Installing a WaterSense faucet can save 500 gallons/year over a conventional faucet. Not only will you save on your water bill, but you will save on electricity or gas from not having to heat the extra water.

There are over 430 labeled models of toilets and 1500 labeled models of faucets.