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Install one low-flow shower head

Why This is Green

Upgrading to a low-flow shower head is a no-brainer. You can save up to twenty eight gallons of water during one eight minute shower (picture that in terms of milk jugs!), and it’s affordable and easy to make the change.

Back in the day, shower heads hogged five gallons or more each minute. Then, in 1992, the Environmental Protection Agency stepped in and required all shower heads to have a maximum flow of two and half gallons of water per minute. Today’s low-flow fixtures use less than two gallons per minute and are just as effective.

The EPA estimates that installing a low-flow shower head could save the average homeowner up to $47 on water, wastewater, and heating costs.

Water is a precious natural resource. Using less helps maintain a natural balance, supports wildlife, and preserves water for future use. It also alleviates the burden on our wastewater facilities and reduces the amount of energy used in supplying, treating and heating water.

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How To

When shopping for a low-flow shower head, check the packaging to determine the flow rate or look for the EPA WaterSense label which indicates a flow rate of two gallons or less. One and a half gallons per minute is a good starting point. The lower you go, the bigger the savings.

Installing a low-flow shower head on existing plumbing is as easy as unscrewing the old shower head and screwing in the new. If you’re not handy or prefer not to DIY, you can also have one professionally installed.

To save even more water, try taking shorter showers.