Product Specifications
Products bearing the WaterSense label are generally at least 20 percent more water-efficient than similar products in the marketplace. EPA develops specifications that outline the requirements that products must meet to earn the WaterSense label. In developing specifications, WaterSense works with standards organizations and other stakeholders. Actions are released for public comment and review before being released as final.
On This Page:
- Final Product Specifications
- Draft Specifications
- Notices of Intent
- Clarifications to Specifications and Certification System
- How Does WaterSense Develop Specifications for Products to Earn the Label?
Final Product Specifications
WaterSense has issued final specifications for the following products:
- Tank-Type Toilets
- Lavatory Faucets
- Flushing Urinals
- Flushometer-Valve Toilets
- Showerheads
- Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers
- Spray Sprinkler Bodies
- Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves (sunset on January 1, 2019)
In response to requirements of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, EPA reviewed existing WaterSense product specifications for tank-type toilets, flushing urinals, bathroom faucets, showerheads, and irrigation controllers and made the decision not to revise them at this time. Visit the WaterSense Product Specification Review page to learn more.
- Background information for each product specification (not including the current specification) can be found in Product Background Materials.
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Draft Specifications
WaterSense has released the following draft specifications:
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Notices of Intent
WaterSense has announced its intent to develop or revise specifications for the following product categories and programs:
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Clarifications to Specifications and Certification System
WaterSense periodically issues technical clarifications to WaterSense product specifications in order to clarify vague or unclear requirements. This document serves as the compendium of technical clarifications regarding WaterSense product specifications and product certification and labeling.
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How Does WaterSense Develop Specifications for Products to Earn the Label?
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EPA considers both technical and market factors when identifying product categories that are good candidates for the WaterSense product specification and labeling process. If your product isn't included on the products page, it isn't eligible for the WaterSense label. While EPA hopes to include more products in the future, each product category considered for the label undergoes certain procedures to identify, research, and finalize specifications. Visit Why Can’t My Product Get a Label? page to learn more.