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If you're interested in finding out more about the WaterSense program or water efficiency in general, this is the place for you.
About WaterSense
- Every Drop Counts | PDF Version (1 pp, 107K) | En Español (PDF) (1 pg, 163K)
- The WaterSense Label | PDF Version (1 pp, 166K) | En Español (PDF) (1 pg, 274K)
- Questions and Answers About the WaterSense Program | PDF Version (2 pp, 61K)
WaterSense Program Materials
- WaterSense Program Milestones
- Annual Program Accomplishments
- WaterSense Program Guidelines (PDF) (35 pg, 236K)
- WaterSense Program Mark Guidelines (PDF) (9 pg, 900K)
- Label Use Guidelines for the Media | PDF Version (2 pg, 189.31K)
- Logo Use Guidelines for the Media | PDF Version (2 pg, 81K)
- WaterSense Product and Program Specifications
The WaterSense Current
The WaterSense Current is a quarterly update dedicated to news and events related to WaterSense. Sign up to receive The WaterSense Current and get WaterSense news delivered right to your Inbox.
The WaterSense Current: Issue XXXV, Summer 2015
In This Issue:
- WaterSense Partners Make a Whopping Difference: 1.1 Trillion Gallons of Water Saved
- We’re for Water, Whether in Drought or Not
- Global Entertainment Company Gets Wise About Water
- Colorado Springs Utilities Saves Residents 80 Million Gallons of Water
- KB Home and Energy Inspectors Team Up to Bring Savings Home to Consumers
WaterSense Current Archive:
All the previous issues of the WaterSense Current can be found on our Current Archives page. There you can find lots of water efficiency tips, stories from throughout the years and much more.
Saving Water
Ideas to Help You Save Water
- Simple Steps to Save Water | PDF Version (2 pg, 1.5MB)
- Make the Drops to Watts Connection | PDF Version (2 pg, 1.5MB)
- Learn more about Drought | PDF Version (1 pg, 672K)
- Using Water Efficiently Fact Sheets:
- Ideas for Utilities
- Ideas for Residences | PDF Version (2 pp, 973K) | En Español (PDF) (2 pp, 306K)
- Ideas for Communities | PDF Version (2 pp, 1.5MB) | En Español (PDF) (2 pp, 170K)
- Ideas for Industry | PDF Version (2 pp, 961K) | En Español (PDF) (2 pp, 153K)
- Ideas for Commercial Businesses | PDF Version (2 pp, 1.8MB) | En Español (PDF) (2 pp, 155K)
Water Use and Supply
- Outdoor Water Use in the United States | PDF Version (1 pp, 505K)
- Indoor Water Use in the United States | PDF Version (1 pp, 261K)
- Water Supply and Use in the United States | PDF Version (1 pp, 243K)
- Cases in Water Conservation (PDF) (54 pp, 555K)
- Water Conservation Plan Guidelines
Inside Your Home
- WaterSense Labeled New Homes | PDF Version (1 pp, 48K)
- WaterSense Labeled Toilets | PDF Version (1 pp, 187K) | En Español (PDF) (1 pp, 241K)
- Flush Fact Vs. Fiction: The Truth About High-Efficiency Toilets | PDF Version (2 pp, 154K)
- WaterSense Labeled Bathroom Sink Faucets and Accessories | PDF Version (1 pp, 173K)
- WaterSense Labeled Showerheads | PDF Version (1 pp, 364K)
Outside Your Home
- WaterSense Labeled Irrigation Controllers | PDF Version (1 pp, 431K)
- Your Yard Can Be Greener | PDF Version (4 pp, 639K)
- Watering Can Be Efficient! | PDF Version (2 pp, 1.4MB)
- Certification Programs for Irrigation Professionals | PDF Version (1 pg, 853K) | En Español (1 pg, 596K)
- Weather–Based Irrigation Controller Mini Report (PDF) (4 pg, 1.59MB)
- Water-smart Landscaping (PDF) (19 pp, 1.7MB)
Commercial Products
- WaterSense Labeled Pre–Rinse Spray Valves | PDF Version (1 pp, 193K)
- WaterSense Labeled Urinals | PDF Version (1 pp, 72K)
Frequently Asked Questions
- WaterSense Product Certification and Labeling | PDF Version (4 pp, 66K)
- WaterSense Labeled Bathroom Sink Faucet Specification | PDF Version (2 pp, 43K)
- WaterSense Labeled Flushing Urinal Questions | PDF Version (3 pp, 52K)
- WaterSense Labeled Showerhead Questions | PDF Version (3 pp, 140K)
For Educators
Drops to Watts: Water & Energy Nexus
- Shower Better Learning Resource (PDF) (2 pp, 545K)
Fix a Leak Week Learning Resources
- Teacher's Guide to Using Fix a Leak Week (PDF) (4 pp, 509K)
- Fix a Leak Week: Worksheet #1 (PDF) (4 pp, 891K)
- Fix a Leak Week Family Fact Sheet (PDF) (2 pp, 176K) | En Español (PDF) (2 pp, 650K)
- Fix a Leak Week Activity Sheet (PDF) (2 pp, 1.61MB)
A Day in the Life of a Drop
- Teacher's Guide to Using A Day in the Life of a Drop (PDF) (4 pp, 289K)
- A Day in the Life of a Drop: Worksheet #1 (PDF) (3 pp, 221K)
- A Day in the Life of a Drop: Worksheet #2 (PDF) (6 pp, 1.3MB)
- Water Use Table (PDF) (1 pp, 105K)
- Student and Family Pledge to Filter Out Bad Water Habits (PDF) (1 pp, 160K)
En Español
Hojas de datos de WaterSense
- Hoja de Datos Familiar de la Semana de Repare una Fuga (PDF) (2 pp, 650K)
- Cada gota cuenta (PDF) ( 1 pp, 167K)
- La marca WaterSense (PDF) (1 pp, 274K)
- Inodoros de marca WaterSense (PDF) (1 pp, 240K)
- Grifos de marca WaterSense (PDF) (1 pp, 224K)
- Programas de certificación para profesionales en irrigación (PDF) (1 pg, 596K)
Usando el agua eficientemente
- Ideas para las residencias (PDF) (2 pp, 306K)
- Ideas para las comunidades (PDF) (2 pp, 170K)
- Ideas para la industria (PDF) (2 pp, 153K)
- Ideas para los negocios comerciales (PDF) (2 pp, 155K)
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