WaterSense
Issuing Organization:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Label purpose:
WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the EPA, designed to encourage water efficiency in the U.S. through the use of a special label on consumer products. It aims to help consumers make smart water choices that save money and maintain high environmental standards without compromising performance.
Certification Criteria:
Products scertified by WaterSense must demonstrate at least 20% greater water efficiency than average products in the same category, without sacrificing performance or functionality. Certification criteria vary by product category but include specifications for water conservation, performance, and the ability to achieve water savings.
Geographical Coverage:
Products scertified by WaterSense must demonstrate at least 20% greater water efficiency than average products in the same category, without sacrificing performance or functionality. Certification criteria vary by product category but include specifications for water conservation, performance, and the ability to achieve water savings.
Target Industries/Segments:
The WaterSense label is applicable to a wide range of consumer and commercial products, including bathroom sink faucets, showerheads, toilets, urinals, and irrigation controllers, as well as new homes that are designed to be water-efficient.
Certification Process:
Manufacturers seeking the WaterSense label for their products must have them tested by an EPA-licensed certifying body to ensure they meet the program's water efficiency and performance criteria. Once a product is certified, it can bear the WaterSense label.
Certificate Validity:
Manufacturers seeking the WaterSense label for their products must have them tested by an EPA-licensed certifying body to ensure they meet the program's water efficiency and performance criteria. Once a product is certified, it can bear the WaterSense label.
Benefits for Consumers/Producers:
For consumers, WaterSense-labeled products offer a way to identify water-efficient products that can help reduce water bills and conserve water resources. For manufacturers, the WaterSense label provides a marketable distinction for their products, demonstrating their commitment to water efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Sustainability Impact:
WaterSense promotes sustainable water management by encouraging the use of water-efficient products, which can significantly reduce water consumption in households and businesses. This contributes to the protection of the environment, reduces the strain on water infrastructure, and conserves valuable water resources for future generations.
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