With concerns looming about future water shortages, consumers and manufacturers are looking for ways to reduce residential consumption.
Brad Meyer of the Conroe Courier News reports that the “Responsible Bathroom Water Conservation Tour,” sponsored by American Standard, showcases new products being developed to help homeowners reduce water consumption without sacrificing convenience and comfort.
“Newly developed toilets, faucets and showerheads use significantly less water than those that were in use just a few years ago,” said Brian Kisiel, American Standard spokesman. “New products are helping to eliminate excessive water use.”
Until recently, most toilets used 3.5 gallons for every flush, esaid Bob Swanborn, regional sales manager for Coburn’s, a Conroe-based distributor or plumbing supplies. Newer low-flow toilets using 1.6 gallons per flush will be replaced by ones that use only 1.38 gallons per flush.
