What is WaterSense?
WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Its mission is to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and services. United is proud to be a WaterSense Partner!
What does WaterSense do?
WaterSense is the symbol for water efficient products, services and practices. By setting performance and water use specifications, WaterSense helps consumers identify products that meet EPA criteria for efficiency and performance. The WaterSense label appears on high efficiency toilets that use percent less water than standard models. EPA is also partnering with landscape irrigation professionals certified by WaterSense labeled programs focusing on water efficiency. In the future, EPA will consider additional indoor, outdoor, and home products, as well as commercial products.
Why promote water efficiency?
Although water shortages have typically been a concern in the Western United States, concerns about water are spreading across the country. Water managers in at least 36 states now expect local or regional water shortages to occur over the next several years. Wasting less water in our homes and yards also saves money and improves the quality of our water sources nationwide. When we use less water in our daily lives, we all win.
