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Draft Specification for Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers Announced
Published November 2009

On November 19, 2009, WaterSense released the draft specification for weather-based irrigation controllers. The draft specification will be open for review and comment through January 18, 2009. Please review the Draft Specification for Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers page for more information.

WaterSense Announces 2009 Partners of the Year
Published October 2009

On October 7, 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized a select group of WaterSense partners for their outstanding accomplishments and efforts in water efficiency. Please review the press release or visit the WaterSense Award Winners page for more information.

Final Specification for Flushing Urinals Announced
Published October 2009

With the release of the Flushing Urinals Final Specification, EPA's WaterSense program has given manufacturers who produce urinal fixtures and flushing devices meeting EPA’s efficiency and performance criteria, the opportunity to earn the WaterSense label. Please review the Flushing Urinals Fact Sheet (PDF) (1 pp, 72K, About PDF) for more information.

Draft Specification for Showerheads Announced
Published September 2009

On September 24, 2009, WaterSense released the draft Specification for Showerheads. The draft specification will be open for review and comment through November 9, 2009. Please review the Draft Specification for Showerheads page for more information.

WaterSense Information Request Renewal
Published August 2009

On July 28, 2009, EPA published a notice in the Federal Register requesting comments on the renewal of the WaterSense Information Collection Request (ICR). The ICR outlines the type of information collected by the program in support of its partnerships, products, and services. Comments must be submitted through www.regulations.gov by September 28, 2009. Please read the full notice and supporting statement for more information.

When Water Reaches Its Peak, Savings Are in Store
Published July 2009

As water use spikes, so do consumers’ water bills. “Peak” water use describes the time of year when residential water use is at its highest, usually in late July or early August, due to additional landscape watering, outdoor summer activities from sprinklers to car washing, and indoor activities such as washing beach towels more frequently. Learn more here. Please see the EPA press release that accompanied this announcement for more information.

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