While the look of the room plays a big part in most bathroom remodeling projects, many homeowners also want to reduce their household water consumption. It can be helpful to consider how baths and showers affect water usage. Evaluating your bathing options can help you make more water-friendly choices during bathroom remodeling.

Shower vs. Bath Water Usage

Generally, a shower is going to use less water than a bath. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average shower uses 10 to 25 gallons of water. This total will vary based on the length of the shower. Using a bathtub, though, can consume up to 70 gallons of water for a single bath.

Of course, there are individual factors that affect how much water you use when you bathe. Not filling the tub as high or taking a shorter shower are two easy ways to reduce your water consumption.

Remodeling Tips to Reduce Water Consumption

For eco-conscious bathroom remodeling, your shower area should get top priority. One of the best ways to reduce water consumption is to swap out your current showerhead with a low-flow model. These showerheads reduce how many gallons of water are used per minute, while still maintaining similar water pressure levels, so you don’t have to take a longer shower.

If you don’t use the tub very often, you might want to replace a bathtub with a walk-in shower enclosure. This can help your bathroom feel more modern and open, while also reducing the temptation to take a water-consuming soak later.

For help with bathroom remodeling and other home improvement projects, you can count on A D&D Contracting. Serving the Columbia, MO, area for over 50 years, this licensed general contractor can help with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor projects, all backed by sound expertise that gets the job done on budget and on time. To learn more about their work, visit them online, or call (573) 696-3572.