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NC-2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction
Does anyone have experience with using a 1 gpm aerator in a residential setting? We typically use 0.5 gpm aerators in commercial settings which has worked fine. However, I'm concerned that a 1 gpm aerator will not have sufficient pressure to clean toothbrushes, razors, etc.
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Crissy Tsai
Sustainability CoordinatorWebcor Builders
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January 18, 2012 - 11:37 am
The pressure should be the same with less water. I don't think there should be any issues with using 1 gpm aerators.
Jenny Carney
Vice PresidentWSP
LEEDuser Expert
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March 12, 2012 - 4:09 pm
Jeremy, You might want to check out the WaterSense guidelines and tested fixtures they approve for use in private bathroom. They suggest between 0.8 and 1.5 gpm for private lavatories where tooth brushing and other gunky business takes place: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/docs/faucet_spec508.pdf