Best Water Efficient Shower-Heads
This past summer Americans were tested by one of the worst national droughts of all time; one that will continue to affect food and utility costs for years. While this drought was no fun for many, it should be seen as a reminder from Mother Nature that we need to start becoming more water efficient. Updating your shower-heads can save money and save a significant amount of water while still delivering water pressure.
Older shower-heads use around 3.5 gallons a minute; most new and efficient shower-heads can operate on 2 gallons a minute, with some as low as 1.5. By upgrading your shower-heads, the average household will save over 15,000 gallons of water each year and $94 from your water bill. You can make your house so much more efficient with just a few quick and easy adjustments, there is no reason to stay inefficient!
WaterSense Label
According to the EPA, showering makes up around 17% of home water usage, or around 30 gallons per household each day. Water efficient products come with a WaterSense label guaranteeing their quality and reduced water consumption. Installing WaterSense shower-heads will save the average household 2,300 gallons per year, while also saving energy. It’s an easy way to reduce your water footprint and save money.
WaterSense shower-heads use only 2 gallons a minute but still offer a satisfying bathing experience. Additionally, taking water conscious, short showers will decrease the amount of water you waste. If you really want to save water, turn off the water as you lather up, and then back on to rinse off. By using WaterSense products and making small changes you can conserve thousands of gallons a year.
The Best Shower-Heads
Here are our favorite options:
5. Road Runner II – 1.5 gallons per minute with multiple settings. Also includes a function that conserves water until it is heated to a comfortable temperature.
4. Niagara Earth Massage – A great standard in efficient shower-heads. Saves 40% more energy and water than a standard 2.5 gallon per minute shower-head.
3. Oxygenix 60120 Skincare – Another great 1.5 gallon per minute option. This shower-head has a sleek design and is self-pressuring, meaning you get a great shower with multiple pressure options.
2. Niagara Earth Massage 1.25 – The same great standard, even more efficient. Offers a massage stream feature to ensure a satisfying shower.
1. Faucet Aerators – If you really want to take water efficiency to the next level, you can order aerators that only use .5 to 1 gallon per minute. These save an enormous amount of money, energy, and water each year.
Make sure your home is up-to-date and water-efficient. Also be conscious of your time in the shower and just how much is going down the drain. With the right shower-head you can drastically cut down how much water you consume each year.
