The popularity of low-flow plumbing fixtures has been increasing gradually across the United States for quite some time. Multiple states are enforcing low-flow legislation, meaning residents can only buy low-flow fixtures. Find out below how your Cape Coral, FL home stands to benefit from low-flow fixtures.
Reduced Water Usage
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a regular toilet consumes up to 6 gallons of water every time you flush it. A low-flow toilet, which offers equal or better efficiency, will only consume 1.28 gallons of water every time you use the toilet.
When you have showerheads, toilets, and faucets that use low-flow plumbing technology, your water usage reduces significantly. The manufacturers of these items design them to minimize the quantity of water they expel.
Steady Water Pressure
Lower water quantities may translate to reduced water pressure. However, this scenario doesn’t apply to low-flow fixtures. These plumbing fixtures use aerating and laminar technologies to ensure your water pressure doesn’t reduce and you enjoy your shower as usual.
An aerating showerhead produces a steady water spray by adding air to the running water. Adding air to the water streams helps to increase the water pressure while reducing the quantity of water the showerhead delivers.
On the other hand, laminar showerheads produce more water streams than aerating showerheads. You can also choose between a robust water stream or a gentle stream in laminar showerheads.
Fewer Clogs
Some low-flow toilets use a unique gravity-flow design to reduce clogging, while others use pressure-assist technology for the same purpose. As a result, you get to experience fewer plumbing repairs.
Modern low-flow toilets that use gravity flow come with a unique trap design that creates a siphoning effect to flush the contents in the bowl. For the toilets that use pressure-assist technology, a pressurized water tank increases the force of water as it rushes into the toilet bowl.
Contact Lee County Plumbing & Well Service for specialized plumbing services. We provide residential and commercial services to ensure you enjoy a constant water supply.
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