http://ift.tt/2qeUU5h vs Bath: What is More Eco-Friendly?

Once the walk-in shower started to gain popularity for it’s space saving benefits, people also assumed that a shower was more eco-friendly. It does seem to use much less water, but is it truly the greener solution? The answer might shock you»

The Facts

• An average 8 minute shower uses about 62 liters of water.
• The average bath uses anywhere between 75-100 liters of water depending on the size of the tub.
• Shower Wins! Right?
• Wrong! Studies show that the average home consumes over 200,000 liters of hot water per year with each shower costing nearly 100 liters of water. People are taking longer showers!

Water Pressure is the Problem
We all like a nice, steady water stream when we hop in the shower but it could be costing you and the environment. When showers were really gaining notoriety, they were using about 20-30% less water than the average bath because of the PSI that showerheads were generating. As we advanced and added pressure, showers started becoming more expensive to run and more costly for the environment. There isn’t enough definitive data, but one can assume that an average shower is now wasting more water than the average bath.

Low-Flow Showerheads
WaterSense approved showerheads are changing this narrative back in the showers favor with the way they conserve water. A low-flow showerhead uses about 20-25% less water than traditional showerheads and it helps conserve that valuable hot water. If you want to upgrade, the plumbers at Empire Sewer & Water can help you make the best decision for your home.

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