Bed and bath

What they do
Low-flow showerheads reduce the amount of water used per shower by controlling water droplet size, stream focus, and the amount of air present.    

Benefits

• Reduces hot water consumption
• Reduces cost of water heating

Types available

• Aerating. Aerating showerheads mix air into the water stream to create a pulsing effect.
• Non-aerating.  Non-aerating showerheads do not mix air into the water stream, resulting in a strong and steady water flow.
• Built-in filter.  Showerheads with built-in filters contain a filter cartridge that removes iron oxides, hydrogen sulfide, and chlorine from shower water. 

What they do
Faucet aerators mix air into the water stream when you turn on the tap, reducing the amount of water used for household tasks. They are easy to install and screw onto any faucet tip that is threaded to accept an aerator.

Benefits

• Reduces water consumption

Types available

• Kitchen faucet aerators
• Bathroom faucet aerators

Low-flow toilets

What they do
Low-flow toilets use a more efficient bowl design and higher flushing speeds to reduce the amount of water used per flush.

Benefits

• Decreased water consumption
• Increased savings on your monthly water bill
• Waste water reduction

Types available

• Gravity low-flow. Gravity low-flow toilets use the weight and height of water in the toilet tank to create the flush.
• Pressurized tank system. Toilets with a pressurized tank system use compressed air to create the flush. No visible freestanding water is within the tank.
• Dual flush. Dual flush toilets have two different flushing modes, a half flush, and a full flush.
• Vacuum-assisted. The flush within a vacuum-assisted toilet creates a vacuum that forcefully draws water into the bowl.

(05/31/07)