Since 1994, all showerheads have been required to use no more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute (gpm), less than half that of many older models.  You can check to see how much your shower head uses by timing how long it takes to fill up a one gallon bucket.  If it takes less than 24 seconds, you might consider replacing it with a newer model.

But there are even 1.5 gpm showerheads available.  Below are some options available through Ayers Hardware, which will offer Laurel Mews owners a measure of incentive pricing. 

The water+sewage rate in Arlington County is $12.61 per thousand gallons.  So reducing water usage by 1 gpm per shower translates into a $45 savings per resident per year, which would pay for the showerhead and its installation in less than 2 years.  Our community would save nearly $5,000 per year, which is 10% of our total water bill, and 5% of our total operating budget.   

This is just one way to save water.  There are many others. 

— Lawrence

1.  Ecoflow Handheld Shower 1.5gpm
Model #VBE453
Order #5492707
Price $31.99
3-1/4 round shower head, advanced optiflow technology, easy clean nozzles, 5 ft. faux metal hose, water pause toggle switch. Spray modes: Full body coverage, Pulsating massage, Full body/massage combination.

2.  1.5 Gpm Showerhead W/Push Btn.
Model #USB4C
Order #9707704
Price $12.99
Small, water saving shower with pressure compensating technology that provides consistent 1.5 GPM flow rate from 30 to 80 psi. Shower is a conical spray pattern of perfectly sized droplets for a forceful, invigorating and very wet feeling shower spray. Available with or without push button trickle valve. Saves over 20 percent more than other water saving showers, complies with all Water Sense guidelines for water and energy conservation. Made in the USA of solid brass and chrome plated, Installs easily with standard 1/2″ female threads.

3.  Water Pik Showersaver White
Model #ICA-111HE
Order #4629143
Price $7.99
Fully adjustable spray, 1.5 gpm average flow.

4. 1.5 Gpm Ultra Saver Showerhead
Model #USB3C
Order #6292197
Price $9.99
Small, water saving shower with pressure compensating technology that provides consistent 1.5 GPM flow rate from 30 to 80 psi. Shower is a conical spray pattern of perfectly sized droplets for a forceful, invigorating and very wet feeling shower spray. Available with or without push button trickle valve. Saves over 20 percent more than other water saving showers, complies with all Water Sense guidelines for water and energy conservation. Made in the USA of solid brass and chrome plated, Installs easily with standard 1/2″ female threads.

 5.  3 Mode, Fixed Mount, 1.5 GPM Ecoflow Shower Head
Model #VBE-423
Order #115391
Price $19.99
Offers Stylish Design With A Variety Of Spray Settings, Same Ultimate Shower Experience For Waterpik Low Flow Shower Heads, All Without Wasting A Drop Of Money Or Water.

6.  Delta, Chrome, 1.5 GPM Maximum Flow Shower Head
Model #75155
Order #482125
Price $11.99
Operates On 1.5 Gallons Per Minute, 40% Water Savings Versus Standard Shower Heads, 4 Large Spray Jets Provide Full-Body Coverage. Stylish On The Outside – Revolutionary Technology On The Inside, Shower Head Technology: Increases The Water’s Velocity To Enhance Spray Performance And Maintain Temperature, Maximizes Performance At Lower Water Pressures And Precisely Angles Spray For Full Body Coverage.

 

 

To take advantage of Ayers’ pricing please email ayersvariety (at) hotmail.com and put “shower head order” in the subject line or call the store at 703-538-5678.