The Truth About Water Efficiency in the United States
2020
DeOreo, William B.
In December 2019, US president Donald Trump questioned the value of water‐efficient toilets, saying the need for excessive flushing eliminated any potential water savings. Research reports published in 1999 and 2016 demonstrate that water‐efficient fixtures—primarily toilets and clothes washers—led to significant savings in residential water use. The 1993 Energy Policy Act and the voluntary WaterSense program, which provide guidelines for residential plumbing fixtures, have been successful in helping US residents conserve water.
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