Water Conservation

Did you know that in the US, the average individual daily consumption of water is 159 gallons, while more than half the world's population lives on 25 gallons?

Did you know that 48% of the water used in the US is used by thermoelectric power plants?  So doing your best to conserve energy will have the added benefit of helping to conserve water.

To calculate your family's water usage, try this nifty Water Use calculator created by the US Geological Survey.  For more information about water usage in the US, check out the USGS Water Science for Schools website.

* ShowerStart™ Showerhead $38.00

When the shower is initially turned on the ShowerStart™ device monitors the water temperature. When the water temperature reaches bathing temperature, (95° F / 35° C), the conservation mode is activated and the device “triggers a trickle”. This prevents your hot water from running down the drain before you're ready to get in the shower. Not only have you eliminated the water and energy waste, but the sound of the trickle tells you that your shower’s ready. The water for your shower is now warm and waiting instead of warm and wasted. Turn the valve on the showerhead, the water flow will resume, and enjoy your shower. After each shower the ShowerStart device will automatically reset.

This showerhead has solid brass fitting with an ABS body, a head diameter of 3.25", and will attach to any shower arm with industry standard 1/2“ fittings.

  • Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years

Important Note: The ShowerStart™ device on this showerhead is not suitable for use with tankless water heaters.

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* Rain Barrels $169.00

The 60 gallon Great American Rain Barrel™ is among the largest capacity rain barrels available today! It is well built and durable. With a wall thickness of 3/16" the result is a rigid, heavy duty rain barrel that will last.

Each UV protected polyethylene rain barrel is manufactured in the USA from a recycled shipping barrel that stands 39" tall by 24" wide, weighing 20 lbs. empty. The barrel comes complete with overflow fitting, drain plug, screw on cover, and a threaded spigot positioned 14" from ground level. Attach your garden hose to the spigot and water your garden or lawn. The rain barrel arrives with simple instructions for fast and easy installation. For additional water storage simply link two and three barrels together with a short piece of 3/4" garden hose. Barrels can be shipped anywhere in the continental US. Three colors are available, green, brown, and gray.

  • Origin: United States

Note: Rain Barrels may not be shipped by air, outside of the continental United States, or to post office boxes. Delivery will be by Federal Express direct from the factory.

Additional Water Conservation Products

We are pleased to be able to bring you additional Water Conservation products through our partnership with a leading manufacturer.  For information and to order any of these products, click here to go to the manufacturer's website.  

Products available through the partner website:

  • Faucet Aerators
  • Faucet Repair Kits
  • Flow Restrictor Kits
  • Outdoor Water Savers
  • Showerheads
  • Toilet Tank Water Savers
  • . . . and more

NOTE:  You will be taken to a different website to view and order these products.  To return to our site at any time, go to www.sustainablelifesolutions.com/energysmackdown.