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In the US showers account for 22 percent of each individual’s water use so saving here is important. The solution: low flow shower heads… In recent years these things have greatly improved performance so there’s no excuse for not using them… in fact some of them are so good that you may not even know if you have one. So, before you start spending money do this simple test. Put a two quart saucepan on the floor of the shower in the center of the shower stream. Then run the shower at full force and count how many seconds it takes to fill the pan. If it’s less than twelve, you need a low flow showerhead. The new models cost anywhere from $8 to $50, depending on the style, features and manufacturer.