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Simple tricks to save water and keep inspectors happy
Last summer, our town started cracking down on water usage, and I got kinda nervous about getting fined. But honestly, the stuff I did ended up being pretty…
Can a pressure-compensating showerhead stay within the local flow cap?
A showerhead’s rated gallons per minute and how the spray feels aren’t quite the same question. I’m curious how much pressure variation a pressure-compensating design can handle while…
Does WaterSense certification meet a stricter local flow limit?
Does a WaterSense label by itself establish that a fixture meets local water-efficiency requirements? My understanding is that certification and a jurisdiction’s adopted maximum flow rate can be…
Just cut my water bill in half - easy plumbing tweaks anyone can do
Finally got around to making some simple plumbing adjustments around the house, you know, low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, fixed a couple of sneaky leaks under the sink...nothing fancy.…
Does replacing a working toilet trigger today’s water-efficiency rules?
When does a water-efficiency requirement apply to an existing toilet: during a repair, a like-for-like replacement, or permitted bathroom work that might bring other fixtures into scope? What…
A fixture rebate may not mean it meets local code
Are rebate eligibility and plumbing-code compliance usually checked separately? A low-flow toilet might qualify for a rebate but still need to meet local requirements or inspection rules, and…
The flow-rate marking has worn off the showerhead
If a showerhead works normally but its flow-rate marking is unreadable, does that create a compliance issue by itself, or does it depend on local rules? Can the…
Can a low-flush toilet be hard on a long drain run?
A toilet can meet local water-efficiency rules and still raise a practical question about an older drain: is the flush volume enough for the existing run, or does…
Got fined for my showerhead being "too powerful"
So yesterday I had this city inspector knock on my door randomly, said they're checking water usage compliance or something. He measured my showerhead flow and apparently it's…
Do fixture repairs need conservation records?
Do local water-conservation rules treat a like-for-like fixture replacement differently from a repair that changes the fixture’s flow rate? I’m unsure whether either kind of work needs approval…