Install water efficient showerheads
Your shower can be one of the biggest users of water in your home.
If you are using an older style showerhead, you could be using more water than you need to. Installing an efficient showerhead can make a big difference to the amount of water you use.
Choose an efficient showerhead
Water efficient showerheads restrict the amount of water coming through without affecting your shower quality.
The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme (WELS) website product search helps you to compare the efficiency and flow rate of different showerheads before you buy a new one.
A WELS 3-star rated showerhead can use as little as 4.5 litres per minute compared to a zero rated showerhead which can use more than 16 litres of water per minute.
Check for showerhead exchange programs
Some water authorities offer free water efficient showerheads in exchange for your old showerhead. Check with your local water authority to see if they are offering free water saving showerheads.
Install your showerhead
Installing a water efficient showerhead can be easy depending on your plumbing. It should only take a few minutes for a plumber or handy person.
If you are doing it yourself, make sure you have:
- correct instructions
- turned the mains water supply off if necessary
- correct plumbers thread tape (this is available from hardware stores and needs to be wound on in the opposite direction to the way the parts will thread back together)
More information
See these resources for more information about installing a water efficient showerhead:
Rebates & assistance
As a home owner, renter or landlord, you could be eligible for financial assistance and home assessments to help you start saving energy and water sooner.
Find out about government rebates and assistance.
Why do it?
- Save water
- Save money on water and power bills
- Use less of Australia's most precious natural resource
Did you know?
A water efficientshower head can save about 14,500 litres per home, per year. They can also save energy. If you're using gas to heat your water, you could save almost half of your water heating costs just by using a water efficient showerhead.
What else can I do?
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Page last modified: 25 Feb 2010