We all know that, day by day the water is depleting drastically.
Low-flow fixtures can help homeowners save money on their water bills while also providing a sustainable and environmentally responsible option for your remodeling or construction project. When compared to non-low-flow fixtures, low-flow fixtures such as toilets, faucet aerators, and showerheads can give the same utility.

What is the definition of low flow?
The first thing to remember is that low flow does not necessarily imply low water pressure. Low-flow water appliances, such as toilets, sinks, and shower heads, consume less water per minute than earlier ones, allowing you to save water. They achieve this by employing a high-pressure technology that allows them to maintain the same water pressure while utilizing less water than other, less efficient models.

Your Shower Head and Low-Flow Technology

How good is your present set-up? This is the first question. This fast test makes it simple to answer:

• Place a bucket under your shower head, marked in gallon increments.
• Turn on the shower with your usual water pressure.
• Estimate how long it takes to fill the bucket to the 1-gallon (3.8 liter) mark in seconds.

A low-flow shower head may be beneficial if it takes less than 20 seconds to reach the 1-gallon mark.

So now you know whether you require a low-flow shower head. That’s the first step! Step two is to choose the best option for you

Here’s are some numbers for us to understand the amount of water we use daily

• In toilets, by using standard flushing system, we use 1.6 gallons/flush. Where in double flush one is <1.5 gallons/flush and other is <0.9 gallons/flush.
• The standard flow faucet uses 1-3 gallons/minute, standard toilet use1.6 gallons /minute, and standard shower head use 2.5 gallons/minute.
• Where low flow faucets use 1.5 gallons/minute, low flow toilet use 1028 gallons/minute and low flow shower head use not more than 2.0 gallons/minute.
• Compared to the standard water fixtures the low water fixtures can reduce water usage by 60%.

Aerators:

Aerator is used as a low flow fixture for faucets, shower heads. It is a small attachment that are fitted at the end of the faucets. This device introduces air into the water that comes from the faucets. That air separates one solid stream of water into small streams with space between them. This allows low flow faucets to maintain high water pressure while releasing less water and maintain the constant water flow.

There are three types of faucet end aerators:

• Standard aerated flow faucets are used in household purposes like bathroom, kitchen etc.
• Spray aerated flow faucets are used in public places like wash sinks in restrooms. It separates the water into a greater number of streams.
• Laminar flow devices are used in health care facilities for sterile water. It prevents water separation.

By adding an aerator, we can save up to 700 gallons/year.

Installing Low Flow Fixtures Has Many Advantages:

• Reduced water waste – Low flow fixtures are created with the goal of reducing water waste. In comparison to a conventional fixture, a low flow fixture expels around half the amount of water each minute. When you add it all up, you can save almost a thousand gallons of water every year!
• Savings on energy – The less water you use, the less energy you’ll need to heat it. For example, if you take a lot of hot showers, you’ll require power to heat the water. Not only that, but the reduction in the requirement to heat your water is accompanied by a drop in the use of your water heater, increasing its lifespan and reducing wear and tear.
• Reduced utility bills – As you may have guessed, low flow fixtures allow you to use less power and water, resulting in a reduction in the amount you owe on your utility bills. That’s extra money in your pocket to go towards other things around the house.

One of the simplest methods to lower your monthly utility expenditures is to install low-flow plumbing. Start by investing in a new kitchen aerator. After you’ve seen the savings, you may add to them by installing low-flow faucets and showers throughout the house, as well as a new toilet. When these changes are integrated, one of the home’s major utility expenditures can be reduced. For commercial businesses, the scale and numbers simply extend enormously.