Did you know that standard showerheads use 2.5 gallons of water per minute (gpm)? Showerheads that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense label must demonstrate that they use no more than 2.0 gpm. The WaterSense label also ensures that these products provide a satisfactory shower equal to or better than conventional showerheads on the market.

The EPA worked with stakeholders, including consumers who tested various showerheads, to develop water coverage and spray intensity criteria.

Installing WaterSense-labeled showerheads could save the average family 2,900 gallons of water annually. Since these water savings will reduce the demand on water heaters, they will also save energy. The average family could save more than 370-kilowatt hours of electricity annually, or the amount it takes to power a house for 13 days.

Whether replacing an older, inefficient showerhead or simply looking for ways to reduce water use and utility bills in your home, look for the WaterSense label to help you identify models that save water and perform well.

To make it easy to try a water- and energy-saving showerhead, Skagit PUD offers water efficiency kits for just $11. The kits contain a WaterSense multi-mode massage showerhead and ultra-efficient faucet aerators. They can be purchased at our Mount Vernon office.