What will these new guidelines mean for showering?
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Rule interpretation would clarify the term “showerhead,” require entire systems to meet 2.5-gpm flow maximums.
Population growth means demand for water will continue to rise. We need to focus on conservation now--even when it's raining.
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Conference speakers outline the scope of the water problem and the steps builders can take to tackle conservation.
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On-site wastewater treatment could become more commonplace in single-family homes during the next few years.
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Production builder plans to implement the initiative, in which homes use 20% less water, in select communities at no added cost.
A thoughtfully designed house may enhance the landscape at large, but the act of constructing it wreaks terrible havoc on the soil—spelling bad news for water conservation.
Buyers could see certified products as early as mid-April.
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Qualifying showers must meet requirements for flow rates as well as performance.
Special cycles, smart sensors, and new designs help the latest crop of washers save more energy and water than ever before.