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Manufacturers

Manufacturers design and produce innovative water-efficient products that earn the WaterSense label by meeting or exceeding EPA criteria for efficiency and performance in specific product categories.

Why Join?

  • Have products certified to use the WaterSense label, which distinguishes your products from those of competitors.

  • Increase exposure for your labeled products by having them listed on the WaterSense Web site.

  • Promote WaterSense labeled products and your partnership with EPA with with tools and resources designed for manufacturers.

  • Receive recognition from EPA for your commitment to water efficiency.

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Am I Eligible?

Manufacturers can become WaterSense partners as soon as draft specifications are announced for their product category, but they must produce labeled products within one year of signing an agreement.

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How Do I Join?

  1. Review the program guidelines (PDF) (42 pp, 283K, About PDF) and make sure you are eligible to become a partner.

  2. Complete and sign a Manufacturers Partnership Agreement (writeable PDF) (3 pp, 274K, About PDF).

  3. Submit the agreement to watersense@epa.gov or fax it to (703) 841-1440.

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How Do I Get My Product Labeled?

  1. Once you've become a WaterSense partner, contact an approved licensed certifying body to certify products to the relevant WaterSense specification and obtain the WaterSense label (See Appendix A of the WaterSense program guidelines (PDF) (42 pp, 283K, About PDF) for details).

  2. Notify EPA when new products receive the label:

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How Can I Promote My Partnership?

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Where Can I Find More Information on Products and Labeling?

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Questions?

Whether you're a partner now or would like to become one, feel free to share your questions and concerns by contacting the WaterSense Helpline.

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