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Frequently Asked Questions
(We don't make these up, we just try to answer them.)

Question:What additional water conservation tips do you have for an office bathroom?
Answer:Consider installing motion activated faucets. That way, the water at the sinks will only be on when people are using the water.

Question:About how many gallons of water do people waste by not turning off the faucet when they brush their teeth?
Answer:The answer will vary depending on who you ask, how long they let the water run (basically, how many minutes they spend brushing their teeth plus how many minutes they let the water run warming up), and how high they have the water cranked up. The average (not necessarily the federal guideline) bathroom faucet flows at a rate of 2 gallons per minute. Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth in the morning and at bedtime can save up to 8 gallons of water per day, which equals 240 gallons a month.. or 2,880 gallons per year.
Note: Do not remove the aerator from your faucet, because it serves to restrict water flow, to achieve the water flow mandated by federal regulations. If you remove the aerator, you will be wasting even more water.

Question:What is the typical flow rate of a faucet?
Answer:The aerator (the screw-on tip of the faucet) ultimately determines the maximum flow rate of a faucet. Typically, new kitchen faucets come equipped with aerators that restrict flow rates to 2.2 gpm, while new bathroom faucets have aerators that restrict flow rates from 1.5 to 0.5 gpm.


Question:How many gallons of water does the average bathtub hold
Answer:An "average" bathtub holds approximately 50 gallons of water. Most bathtubs are 5 feet long, though some are shorter (4.5') and some are longer (5.5, 6, etc.). The width and depth varies, as well as the contours of the tub. ... The only way to know exactly for a specific tub is to take some measurements and calculate the number of gallons. I believe there are 7.5 gallons in a cubic foot, so Length x Width x Depth x 7.5 should get you pretty close. But, a good general rule of thumb is 50 gallons.


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