Water Sense
Every Drop Counts!
What is WaterSense?
WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Its
mission is to protect the future of our nation's water
supply by promoting and enhancing the market for
water-efficient products and services.
What does WaterSense do?
WaterSense is the symbol for water-efficient
products, services, and practices. By setting per-
formance and water use specifications, WaterSense
helps consumers identify products that meet EPA
criteria for efficiency and performance. The
WaterSense label appears on high-efficiency toilets
that use 20 percent less water than standard mod-
els. EPA is also partnering with landscape irrigation
professionals certified by WaterSense labeled pro-
grams focusing on water efficiency. In the future,
EPA will consider additional indoor and outdoor
home products, as well as commercial products.
How can 1 get involved?
Saving water is easy—many products are already
available for use, and it doesn't require changing
the way most of us live or do business. By choos-
ing products with the WaterSense label, you know
you'll be saving water for future generations.
• Consumers can reduce their water bills by
as much as 30 percent by making a few simple
purchasing decisions.
• Manufacturers can differentiate themselves
in the marketplace by offering water-efficient
products that perform as well as or better
than conventional models.
• Businesses can help increase the market-
ability of the water-efficient products they
sell or improve their bottom line by saving
water in their operations.
• Most importantly, the environment benefits
from a few simple actions that we all can take.
Why promote water efficiency? Start Savin9!
Although water shortages have typically been a
concern in the Western United States, today con-
cerns about water are spreading across the country.
Water managers in at least 36 states now expect
local or regional water shortages to occur over the
next several years. Wasting less water in our homes
and yards also saves money and improves the quali-
ty of our water sources nationwide. When we use
less water in our homes and daily lives, we all win.
Look for products with the
WaterSense label for your bath-
room and lawn, use a WaterSense
irrigation partner for your land-
scape watering system, and visit
to
find easy practices you can undertake at home to
reduce your water bill and environmental impact!
July 2007
(866) WTR-SENS (987-7367) • www.epa.gov/watersense • watersense@epa.gov
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