Is a Shower or Bath Better for Conserving Water?
When it comes time for your next bathroom remodeling project, you may wonder which bathroom fixture will be better for conserving water—a shower or a bath. It turns out that the water efficiency of your bathroom depends more on your bathing habits than your fixtures. Learn more about the water usage associated with showers and baths to help you decide which one to choose during your bathroom remodel.
Does a Bath or Shower Use More Water?
Factors That Affect Water Usage
The average bathtub holds about 36 gallons of water when filled to the top, which means that each bath you take probably uses about 20 to 30 gallons. Standard showerheads use about 2.5 gallons of water per minute. If you take a 10-minute shower, you’ll use about the same amount of water as you would if you took a bath. So, in theory, baths and showers are comparable as far as water usage goes. However, there are some steps you can take during and after your bathroom remodeling project to conserve water even further.
How to Use Less Water
Depending on your preferred method of bathing, there are steps you can take to use less water each day. Showers tend to have the advantage over baths when it comes to controlling the amount of water you use.
For example, you can take short showers and significantly reduce the amount of water you need to get clean. You can also choose a WaterSense water-saving showerhead that uses no more than 2 gallons of water per minute during your bathroom remodeling project. If you prefer taking a bath, you can try to fill up the tub less.
Get help with your bathroom remodeling project by contacting the experts at Joseph G. Michel & Sons in West Haven, CT. These plumbing contractors have been helping the residents of the area conserve water by installing beautiful and efficient bathroom fixtures for more than 80 years. They will work with you to help you choose each element of your new bathroom and stick with you through every step of the process. Learn more about the company online or call (203) 933-7931 to get a free estimate.
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