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Low flow shower heads and faucet aerators can save as much as 50% of the water consumed by your household.  They are inexpensive, readily available and easy to install.

 To check if you already have low flow fixtures installed do the following:

Place a 2 qt saucepan in the middle of the shower.  Turn the water on full and count how many seconds it takes to fill.  If it fills in less than 12 seconds you could use a low flow shower head.

For faucets, simply look on the side of the aerator.  If its low flow it will provide a flow rate and should be 2.75 gpm (gallons per minute) or less.