Look for the WaterSense Label

There's a new label in town, and it addresses the need to be water smart as well as dollar smart. Look for the new label from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) called WaterSense. This program's mission is to protect the future of the water supply by promoting water-efficient products and services.

You'll find the label on a variety of plumbing equipment scheduled to roll out this year and next. WaterSense partners for high-efficiency plumbing equipment include some of the biggest manufacturers in the business: Kohler, Delta Faucet, Hansgrohe, American Standard and Crane. In fact, Kohler and its sister brand, Sterling, already have eight toilets that have earned the WaterSense label, meaning they use at least 20% less than standard toilets.

According to the EPA, the average American home uses more water for flushing the toilet than running the shower. A family of four could save 16,000 gallons of water a year by replacing its traditional toilet with a high-efficiency model, a big savings in dollars as well as droplets.

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