Americans typically use 25 gallons of water or more to take a shower.
 

 


 
Running the faucet for five minutes to let the hot water reach the shower head uses as much energy as leaving a 60 watt light bulb on for 14 hours.


Some of this lost water and energy can be saved by installing a low-flow shower head.  They can cut water consumption 50% to 70%.  Installing a tankless water heater and low flow efficient toilets and faucets can also reduce water usage. 

 

 

Water efficient fixtures are identified by the WaterSense label.  For more information about the EPA’s WaterSense Program, go to http://www.epa.gov/watersense/  

 

 

Please call the Village of Carol Stream Community Development Department  at (630)871-6230 if you have any questions or want more information, or email communitydevelopmentv@carolstream.org


Water Conservation Topics - Click Links Below to Learn More

 
Low Flow Devices Rain Barrels Use Restrictions  
 


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Bioengineering Practices Catch Basin Cleaning Chloride Reduction Practices  
Environment Friendly Products Illicit Discharge Land Conservation  
  Lot Landscaping Practices    

Parkway Tree Replacement

 Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prog. Soil Erosion & Sediment Control  

Street Sweeping

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