Install low flow showerheads.

Unlike flushing fixtures such as toilets, the volume of water used in a shower depends on the length of use and the flow from the showerhead. Because showers can be controlled in terms of both length and flow, they save water and energy in comparison to baths, which use a huge amount of hot water.

Our recommendations :

Effective showerheads vary from 7.5 to 9 litres of water per minute and are as pleasant for users as standard higher-consumption models. Very low flow showerheads use between 3.8 and 7.4 litres per minute. Compared with traditional showerheads, with a flow of 13 litres per minute or more, they save over 30% of the water and 15% of the energy used to heat the water.
Install a showerhead valve: this allows the water to be turned off while you soap and shampoo and then turned back on to rinse without having to readjust the temperature.

Did you know ?

Canadians consume an average of 329 litres of water a day, more than twice as much as Europeans. (Environment Canada)

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