Your kitchen and bathroom faucets account for about 20% of the total water used in the average home. That means upgrading fixtures and changing habits can save lots of water. First, start with the bathroom.

Bathroom Faucets & Aerators

One way to save water in the bathroom is to switch your faucet or aerator to a WaterSense labeled model. Use this tool to search for WaterSense labeled faucets and aerators if you’re ready to switch and save.

An aerator is a small piece of hardware you screw on to the tip of your faucet. Add them to kitchen, bathroom, or utility sink faucets. This can be one of the most cost-effective water conservation steps you can take. Aerators cost about a dollar and often take less than a minute to install. Plus, many water providers give away water-efficient aerators to their customers for free!

Look for the WaterSense Label when replacing your bathroom faucet aerator or faucet

Replacing old bathroom aerators with WaterSense labeled models can save the average family 700 gallons of water per year. That’s enough water to take 45 showers and enough energy to run a hair dryer for 17 minutes a day for a year!

WaterSense labeled bathroom faucets already have water efficient aerators attached to them. That means water savings are already built in! Look for a WaterSense labeled faucet the next time you replace your bathroom faucet.
 

How to Replace a Bathroom Faucet Aerator

Watch this video to learn how to replace your bathroom faucet aerator. You will need a wrench, cloth or rag, and a new aerator.

Water-saving Tip

You may have heard that you can save a lot of water by turning off the tap while brushing your teeth. But did you know that you can save as much as 3,000 gallons of water each year with that one change? Add to the water savings by turning off the tap when you shave, soap your hands, and wash your face.
 

Kitchen Faucets & Aerators

Your kitchen faucet does a lot of work, so you can save a lot of water by switching to a few water-efficient habits. Turn off the tap when you’re washing fruits and vegetables and scrubbing dishes. Turn on the tap only to rinse. You'll save water, plus energy used to heat the water, and money on your water, sewer, and energy bills.

For a few dollars, save even more water with a water-efficient aerator! Installing an aerator on your home’s faucets is one of easiest ways to make them more water efficient. An aerator is a small piece of hardware you screw on to the tip of your faucet. Add them to kitchen, bathroom, or utility sink faucets. 
 

Water-saving Tip

Standard kitchen and bathroom faucets use up to 2.2 gallons of water per minute (GPM). That means you can save 30% or more water each year by installing a 1.5 GPM aerator!