5 Bathroom Updates Deliver Huge Savings
Updating these items could save thousands of gallons of water per unit per year!
Revamp Your Bathroom
We pay for water three times: When we get it, when we heat it, and when we send it away. Even when those costs are shared, waste really adds up, leading to excess gallons and potential profits going right down the drain. Updating these five items could reduce excess water usage—and the associated costs—by thousands of gallons per unit, potentially saving a property millions of gallons of water every year.
WaterSense® Toilets
Toilets are the highest volume source of residential water use. About one out of every three gallons gets flushed right down the drain. WaterSense® certified toilets:
- Use about 20 percent less water with each flush.
- Meet or exceed rigorous standards for efficiency.
Deliver exceptional performance, while reducing the number of necessary flushes per use.
Water Saving Faucets
Lavatory faucets equipped with an aerator that meets WaterSense criteria reduce the amount of water flowing from the tap without sacrificing performance.
- Flow rate of no more than 1.5 gallons per minute (GPM).
- Decreases water flow by more than 30%.
- Reduced demand on water heaters also means lower electric bills.
An average family will use 700 fewer gallons per year, saving enough water for 45 showers without noticing a difference in performance!
Sensible Showerheads
Showers account for about 17 percent of residential water use, about 40 gallons per day for the average family. Installing a WaterSense® certified showerhead like the Niagara Earth could reduce per-unit water consumption by up to 2,700 gallons per year.
- Meets rigorous performance standards that measure spray force, coverage, and pressure.
- Includes popular features such as adjustable spray patterns.
Reduces demand on water heaters, saving energy and heating costs.
Leak-Fighting Flappers
Leaky household plumbing is responsible for up to 180 gallons of wasted water per week. What
does that look like over a year? Check this out:
Worn out toilet flappers allow water to seep, causing the toilet to drain and refill constantly, pushing water through the system when
it should be safely stored in the tank. The Fluidmaster® Bull’s Eye flapper dramatically reduces the risk of tank leakage.
- Fits most 2-inch flush valves.
- Solid, twist-resistant frame promotes a tight, trustworthy seal.
- Built to last: Chlorine and hard water resistant.
Designed with Microban® technology to breakdown and combat bacteria.
Leak Stopping Fill Valves
Toilet flappers may leak for days, even months, before anyone notices the toilet running more than it should. The sooner the leak is caught and fixed, the less water will be wasted. That is why Fluidmaster® designed the 400 LS Leak Sentry water saving fill valve.
- Prevents automatic refill of leaky tanks.
- Universal fit; anti-siphon design
- E-Z twist the height to fit most tanks.
Installing any of these five water-conserving bathroom fixtures will have a dramatic impact on water consumption in that unit, and the resident will likely not notice a difference. Installing all these items could help the average property save millions of gallons of water per year.
