MAKING $EN$E out of WATER CONSERVATION

What is WaterSense?
A voluntary public-private partnership program sponsored by EPA WaterSense Mission:
Protect future water supply through water efficient products and services

WaterSense saves water:

Efficient products Irrigation and landscape practices

WaterSense Objectives

Raise awareness about water efficiency Ensure product performance Help consumers with product and service choices Promote innovation in product development Support state and local water efficiency efforts

Why Promote Water Efficiency?

71% earth surface ocean <1% is fresh water for consumption U.S. population doubled 1950 to 2000, demand on public supply systems more than tripled 36 states are anticipating water shortages by 2013 Need to invest $492-$820 billion by 2028 in infrastructure to keep up with demand

Population Growth

Household Water Usage

Family of four average 277 gals/day Toilet - 26.7% Clothes washer - 21.7% Faucets - 16.7% Shower - 15.9% Leaks 13.7% (leaky toilet wastes 200 gals/day)

WaterSense Labeled Products

Save water on national basis Perform as well or better Products easy to find and use No consumer sacrifice; convenience, comfort, hygiene, health, safety, availability Generally, 20% more water efficient Third party certification Provide measurable results in water saved

Oh yeah.we installed one of those low-flow toilets. Enjoy!

Look for the WaterSense Label

Toilets
More than 240 labeled models

Faucets
More than 500 labeled models

Showerheads
Under development

Schedule for Evaluating WaterSense Products & Programs

Completed: 2006/2007
Irrigation
Certification for Irrigation Professionals Toilets Faucets

Planned: 2008 and Beyond

Moisture Sensors Drip Micro Technology Smart Controllers Showerheads Water Softening Systems Toilets Pre-rinse Spray Valves Urinals New Homes Autoclaves Medical Vacuums Additional Professional Certifications

Residential Plumbing Commercial Plumbing Other

WaterSense Labeled Products

WaterSense Labeled Products sold nationally in 2007:

Saved 277,000,000 gallons of water Saved $1,600,000 in water and sewer bills Saved 910,000 Kwh of electricity Eliminated 710 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent

Region 4 (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN) Water Saving Factoids
260 million gallons/day by watering lawns/gardens more efficiently (garden hose running 80 years) 115 billion gallons/yr if 50% of households replace pre-1994 toilets (6 months supply for KY) 160 billion gallons/yr if 25% of households retrofit with water efficient fixtures (NC, SC, GA and AL can shower daily for one year) 35 million gallons/day if every household installed WaterSense labeled bathroom faucets (fill every tank at GA aquarium four times every day)

HRWC is a Water Sense Promotional Partner

Promote concept of water efficiency and value of water resources Promote WaterSense labeled products and practices to consumers Offer incentives for WaterSense labeled products

For More Information

Web: www.epa.gov/watersense E-mail: watersense@epa.gov Helpline: (866) 987-7367 (wtr-sens) Callie D. Moore
e-mail: cmoore@hrwc.net telephone: (828) 837-5414 x204