When buying a water-saving showerhead, shop carefully. Look for showerheads that use no more than 2.5 gpm at standard residential water pressure, and be sure to buy a quality product that doesn't simply restrict the water flow. A fine, misty shower won t make anyone happy. These showerheads allow you to stop the water flow while you are lathering or shampooing your hair without changing the temperature settings. Before purchasing a showerhead, check with your local utility.
Many utilities offer special prices or rebates on energy-saving products.
A bath generally uses more hot water than a shower, taking approximately 15 to 25 gallons of hot water. A shower takes 10 to 15 gallons. You can compare the amount of water used in a shower to a bath by closing the drain before showering. If your tub is less full after a shower than it would have been after a bath, then you can save hot water by showering. If it s just as full, or even fuller, you may want to stick to baths or take shorter showers.