Accomplishments and History
Accomplishments
WaterSense makes a difference. By offering simple ways to reduce water use, WaterSense helps Americans save water. Through the end of 2022, WaterSense has helped Americans save a cumulative 7.5 trillion gallons of water and $171 billion in water and energy bills. Additionally, the use of WaterSense labeled products saved 880 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity.
- 2022 Accomplishments Report:
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Note (6/29/23): A corrected version of the accomplishments report has been posted because the graphic for greenhouse gas emissions had a typo. The correct value is 337 million metric tons eliminated, not 377 million metric tons.
- Past Year WaterSense Annual Accomplishments Reports
Our History
WaterSense officially launched June 12, 2006, in San Antonio, TX, at the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition. Since then, WaterSense and its partners have helped countless communities, organizations, and individuals learn more about why it's important to save water and how to take easy steps to be part of the solution.
“Americans today are embracing products that are fuel efficient and energy efficient – and now there will be products that are water efficient.”