WaterSense – Defeating Water Waste Since 2006
WaterSense was created in 2006 to fight water waste by arming consumers and businesses across the country with high-performing, water-saving products, water conservation tips, efficient homes, and innovative programs. Since 2006, WaterSense and its more than 2,000 partner organizations have helped save 3.4 trillion gallons of water. That is enough water to supply all American households for four months! In 2018 alone, WaterSense labeled products and homes saved 725 billion gallons of water.
Along with tremendous water savings, the WaterSense program has contributed to energy and money savings on utility bills. By reducing the amount of energy needed to treat, pump, and heat water, WaterSense has helped consumers save 462.5 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, which is enough energy to power more than 44.4 million homes, in the past 12 years. In another heroic effort, WaterSense has helped save $84.2 billion on residential utility bills since 2006.
In addition to winning the war on water waste, 2018 was an action-packed year for the program, as WaterSense was formally authorized by the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to promote water efficiency through adoption of WaterSense labeled products and other practices. Thanks to our partner organizations who help conquer water waste each year, making this program a success!
Read the full 2018 WaterSense Accomplishments Report.