This question is very easily answered if you establish a reference point to compare. If the current shower head is 2.5 gpm or greater. The immediate minimum savings is 40% in the three shower-related utilities (water, sewage and heated water) which for each daily 10 minute shower is $60 annually. 100 daily ten minute showers is an annual savings of $6,000.
There are also additional hidden savings in two areas: Most showers clog within two to five years and require cleaning or replacement, which includes labor and travel expense to and from the location to remove and replace the damaged shower head. For colleges & universities and apartments, travel to and from the location may be an hour labor for travel and the additional labor expense to clean, chemicals or cost of replaceingment. Most shower heads require cleaning within two to five years. These reoccurring “hidden costs” often far exceed the $15.00 or less initially paid to replace the wastful showers in the first place.
All “Jet-Stream” Showerheads are non-corrosive, self-cleaning and carry a 20-year replacement warranty. Life Cycle Analysis use in the purchasing process would benefit all who truly wish to reduce and control monthly utility expenses.
