PRODUCT GUIDE

Faucets

The best products...

  • Have a flow rate of 0.5 gallons per minute (gpm) or less (for bathroom faucets)
  • May be retrofits like aerators and flow limiters with a flow rate of 0.5 gpm or less
  • Include recirculation equipment that minimizes water loss through plumbing

But watch out for...

  • Bathroom faucets with a flow rate exceeding 0.5 gpm

More about Faucets

How Low-Flow Can You Go with Plumbing Fixtures?

BuildingGreen-Approved toilets, urinals, showerheads, and faucets automatically meet CALGreen and LEED v4 water-efficiency standards.

Faucets That Combat Infection Without Wasting Water

New technology from Rada helps prevent life-threatening Legionella and other pathogens from growing in pipes and faucets—a big problem in healthcare.

The Surprising Connection Between Water Conservation and Deadly Infections

Legionella and other pathogens can proliferate in pipes and low-flow fixtures, threatening the health of vulnerable people.