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Install low flow shower heads.
Don't equate the term "low-flow" shower head to mean you'll be standing under a dribble. Today's efficient shower heads use less water without compromising water pressure.
The lower the GPM or gallons per minute, the more water you'll save.
The lower the GPM or gallons per minute, the more water you'll save.
- In the 1980's and 1990's flow rates were 3.5 GPM or more
- Today, a standard shower head is typically 2.5 GPM
- High efficiency shower heads are rated at 1.5 GPM
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1Look at the GPM rating and the style you'll love. Choose from many different finishes to match your sense of style.
Recommendation:
< 1.50 gpm
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