These days taking a long, hot, soothing shower is a guilty pleasure. But with showerheads equipped with valves that send a hot spray out at lower gallons per minute, we can all feel a little less selfish and indulgent. So, what roles do shower valves play in the water conservation effort?
“Shower valves save water by getting to temperature quickly and maintaining the temperature over the course of the shower,” says Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, vice president of design at LIXIL Water Technology Americas. This saves water by preventing the need for the bather to make temperature adjustments or to actually leave the shower during adjustments.