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Showerhead replacement or modification represents another water efficiency area that is cost effective. Most conventional showerheads use 3.0 to 7.0 gpm at 60 psi water pressure. Current standards require showerheads to use no more than 2.5 gpm. These new water efficient showerheads come in many different models and features and typically perform very well. Water efficient showerheads also reduce energy consumption related to hot water generation. The EPA, through its WaterSense program, is currently developing specifications to establish a maximum flow rate between 1.5 and 2 gpm at a pressure of 80 psi. This flow rate represents a 20 to 40 percent reduction over the current 2.5 gpm rate.


 

 

Plumbing Modifications

Avoid retrofitting old showerheads with flow restrictors or flow control values. Such restrictors normally produce user complaints. New high-performance showerheads are economical, easy to install and designed for water efficiency and performance.

 

 


Replacement Options

The best water efficiency option is to purchase new 2.5 gpm or less showerheads. Excellent performing showerheads can be purchased with flow rates at 1.5 gpm. The products vary in price, from $3 to $48. Good single setting showerheads can be purchased for less than $10. The newer code compliant showerheads have a narrower spray area and a greater mix of air and water than conventional showerheads. Wide arrays of spray patterns are available, including adjustable massage action. Fixed and flexible position models are also available.




Information Courtesy of:  “Water Efficiency Manual for Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Facilities”  researched by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Pollution Prevention and Enviornmental Assistance, Division of Water Resources, Land-of-Sky Regional Council, Waste Reduction Partners 


   
   
   
   
   
   

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