Consumers Save Money, Water with EPA’s WaterSense Program
7/1/2010
By: MageeNews.com
Showerheads added to the WaterSense product
list
WASHINGTON – In 2009, EPA’s
WaterSense program helped consumers save more than 36 billion gallons of water
and $267 million on their water and sewer bills. That’s nearly four times as
much water as consumers saved with WaterSense labeled toilets, faucets, and
faucet accessories in 2008.
"By raising awareness
about the value of smart water use, the WaterSense program encourages consumers
to take environmental action into their own hands," said Peter S. Silva,
assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Water. "WaterSense labeled
products provide Americans another opportunity to keep the country moving
towards a green economy."
EPA created WaterSense in 2006 as a
voluntary program to label products that are at least 20 percent more water
efficient and perform as well as or better than standard models. WaterSense
labels toilets, bathroom faucets and faucet accessories, flushing urinals, new
homes, and, most recently, residential showerheads. WaterSense also certifies
programs for irrigation professionals.
With the addition of showerheads, consumers
can now renovate their bathrooms with a full suite of WaterSense labeled
products. A bathroom remodel that includes a WaterSense labeled toilet, faucet,
and showerhead will not only conserve water, but also save enough electricity
each year to run a refrigerator for two months and save about $60 in utility bills.
WaterSense, a partnership program
sponsored by EPA, seeks to protect the future of our nation's water supply by
offering people a simple way to use less water with water-efficient products,
new homes and services.
