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Water-Efficient Single-Family New Homes Pilot Program Announced
Published August 2008

On August 1, 2008, WaterSense announced that five builders will participate in the Water-Efficient Single-Family New Homes Pilot Program. The builders will construct homes designed to meet the WaterSense program's draft specification for new homes. Please review the press release that accompanied this announcement for more information.

Draft Water-Efficient Single Family New Homes Specification Announced
Published May 2008

On May 22, 2008, WaterSense released the draft specification for water-efficient single family new homes. The draft specification will be open for review and comment through July 21, 2008. Please review the fact sheet on WaterSense labeled New Homes and the press release that accompanied this announcement for more information.

Notification of Intent to Develop Specifications for High-Efficiency Urinals
Published May 2008

On May 22, 2008, WaterSense issued a Notification of Intent (NOI) to develop specifications for high-efficiency urinals to make it easier to identify efficient, high-performing urinals and capitalize on this tremendous water savings opportunity. EPA has identified preliminary water efficiency and performance criteria, as well as the technical issues to be considered prior to the development of a draft specification. Please visit the Urinals page for more information.

For past news items, go to the Newsroom Archive.

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