Protection of our water supply takes considerable effort and expense but is essential to allowing a reliable supply for fresh water year in and year out.   Both the production of fresh drinking water and the cleaning and disposal of wastewater from homes is highly energy intensive.   The less water used, the lower cost and lower carbon footprint for these facilities. 

The less we use, the less effort and expense is required to supply us with water. The smaller the volume of wastewater produced, the less it costs to treat it.   When wastewater plants are overloaded, pollution is a risk.  Efficient plumbing and appliance can dramatically reduce usage, saving the homeowner money and saving the community the expense of processing water.